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1 month ago
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Draw knife identification
to r/handtools by wafflesecret
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Can anyone tell me about this odd shaped saw? image
Can anyone tell me about this odd shaped saw?
to r/handtools by Dropper6921
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for which set would work better as a daily driver? image
which set would work better as a daily driver?
to r/handtools by Dropper6921
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for could i use this for a plane body? image
could i use this for a plane body?
to r/handtools by Haunting_Weather2883
1 week ago
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Wooden Olfa Knives
to r/handtools by Lost_Environment3361
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for NTD building up my bedrock collection with this newest addition, the 605-1/2! fully restored with fresh japanning and this sexy new CPM MagnaCut iron from Lake Erie Toolworks šŸ„µ aside from Hock, theyā€™re the only other company making 2-1/4ā€ plane irons so I was stoked to pickup the last one in stock! image
NTD building up my bedrock collection with this newest addition, the 605-1/2! fully restored with fresh japanning and this sexy new CPM MagnaCut iron from Lake Erie Toolworks šŸ„µ aside from Hock, theyā€™re the only other company making 2-1/4ā€ plane irons so I was stoked to pickup the last one in stock!
in Japan
to r/handtools by Lost_Environment3361
4 months ago
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looks like Woodpeckers is now the US distributor of Melbourne Tool Company
to r/handtools by PomegranateAwkward41
3 months ago
Curious about wax
to r/handtools by PomegranateAwkward41
3 months ago
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Krenovian wall cabinet
to r/handtools by DaTa11estMidget
8 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Is it worth $450 cad? Box included image
Is it worth $450 cad? Box included
to r/handtools by PomegranateAwkward41
3 months ago
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Case shooting board
to r/handtools by PomegranateAwkward41
3 months ago
Dovetail Saws
to r/handtools by n0wheret0bef0und
7 months ago
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Combination Square Color restoration
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Some things to avoid when making a mortise and tenon joint. Weā€™ve all been there. image
Some things to avoid when making a mortise and tenon joint. Weā€™ve all been there.
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A unique modified Record no 5 plane. Thought you guys might appreciate the creativity (not mine by the way) image
A unique modified Record no 5 plane. Thought you guys might appreciate the creativity (not mine by the way)
to r/handtools by acracracracr
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Where can I find a replacement for this vintage Union no. 5 plane blade? image
Where can I find a replacement for this vintage Union no. 5 plane blade?
to r/handtools by ChiaroScuroChiaro
1 year ago
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Why?
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Unusual I Sorby no4 plane (1930ā€™s). I saw it and had to buy it, but I donā€™t need any more planes! Any collectors interested? Iā€™m in the UK image
Unusual I Sorby no4 plane (1930ā€™s). I saw it and had to buy it, but I donā€™t need any more planes! Any collectors interested? Iā€™m in the UK
to r/handtools by Buildingmanager
11 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Does anyone know a date on this file? It is stamped with "POLAND 1" found near an 1890's ghost town image
Does anyone know a date on this file? It is stamped with "POLAND 1" found near an 1890's ghost town
in Poland
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for This is what happens when planes are taken from the wild and trapped in sea world. Someone rescue this poor thing image
This is what happens when planes are taken from the wild and trapped in sea world. Someone rescue this poor thing
to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for what would you pay for these three as is? thanks for your time. image
what would you pay for these three as is? thanks for your time.
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Engraved brass backed tenon saw with carved ivory handle. Made in Sheffield, England. Thought it was worth sharing! image
Engraved brass backed tenon saw with carved ivory handle. Made in Sheffield, England. Thought it was worth sharing!
to r/handtools by hobby_master_
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Help on identifying these kana image
Help on identifying these kana
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Thought Iā€™d show the whole ā€œpolished turdā€ image
Thought Iā€™d show the whole ā€œpolished turdā€
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for I did my best to save this knob for a record 5 1/5. Iā€™ve used a rosewood wax stick to repair. Then stain, shellac & wax finish. What else would have been better? Itā€™s ok but certainly not great. image
I did my best to save this knob for a record 5 1/5. Iā€™ve used a rosewood wax stick to repair. Then stain, shellac & wax finish. What else would have been better? Itā€™s ok but certainly not great.