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to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for My second tuneup today. I need to find a fixer for the cap iron. It was damaged on purchase. image
My second tuneup today. I need to find a fixer for the cap iron. It was damaged on purchase.
to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Hand plane tune up. See old post for rusty shame. Advice welcome. image
Hand plane tune up. See old post for rusty shame. Advice welcome.
to r/handtools by tomrob1138
3 months ago
Saw sharpening...
to r/handtools by mtb773
3 months ago
Hi I’m new to woodworking and price is an issue, can you guys recommend any reasonably sturdy, inexpensive chisels?
to r/handtools by Wwem
1 year ago
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Faithfull
to r/handtools by Badgers5674
3 months ago
Are antique "Worth" wood chisels any good?
to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The other two hand planer scores. The stanley was with the others. This Novell shapleigh just today. image
The other two hand planer scores. The stanley was with the others. This Novell shapleigh just today.
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Excerpt from a 1938 book on carpentry. Rule number 1! image
Excerpt from a 1938 book on carpentry. Rule number 1!
to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for One of many tools i got for the holidays. image
One of many tools i got for the holidays.
to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for My "new" stanely 65 marking gauge has a mustache image
My "new" stanely 65 marking gauge has a mustache
to r/handtools by mrhappykoch
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for My christmas puzzle. Im in love. This is only half. image
My christmas puzzle. Im in love. This is only half.
to r/handtools by Ambiantpopmusic
3 months ago
Resharpenable pullsaw for joints (apart from dozuki) ?
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Anyone know what this may be used for? image
Anyone know what this may be used for?
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Free poster for your shop. Courtesy of Lost Art Press image
Free poster for your shop. Courtesy of Lost Art Press
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for My dad: found this in the garage, do you want it?.. Absolutely! It was my great grandfathers. I’m sure there’s more of his tools buried in that garage! image
My dad: found this in the garage, do you want it?.. Absolutely! It was my great grandfathers. I’m sure there’s more of his tools buried in that garage!
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for If you own a wooden Marples plane, one of these chaps could very well have made it. c1909 W Marples skilled plane makers. Just look at all the tools needed for each type of plane! image
If you own a wooden Marples plane, one of these chaps could very well have made it. c1909 W Marples skilled plane makers. Just look at all the tools needed for each type of plane!
to r/handtools by raz299
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Bought for 30 bucks at estate sale. Stanley no4, brace and not sure what the smaller plane is? Any help would be appreciated. image
Bought for 30 bucks at estate sale. Stanley no4, brace and not sure what the smaller plane is? Any help would be appreciated.
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Here’s the (almost) finished saw handle. Only applied BLO and I’m not sure wether or not to shellac or just add wax? Pretty happy with how it turned out! I over countersunk the split screw holes though. Ah well.. image
Here’s the (almost) finished saw handle. Only applied BLO and I’m not sure wether or not to shellac or just add wax? Pretty happy with how it turned out! I over countersunk the split screw holes though. Ah well..
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Just startIng the shaping on my first saw handle. Making good use of the kitchen table! image
Just startIng the shaping on my first saw handle. Making good use of the kitchen table!
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Little block plane I got for pennies. miasing the cap iron/adjuster. I made a wedge out of scrap and what dya know, it works! image
Little block plane I got for pennies. miasing the cap iron/adjuster. I made a wedge out of scrap and what dya know, it works!
to r/handtools by raz299
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Picked all this up for $70AUD. What you think? Two hand planes need their hands fixed apart from that everything else needs a good clean image
Picked all this up for $70AUD. What you think? Two hand planes need their hands fixed apart from that everything else needs a good clean
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A long time was spent on this saw! Well worth it though image
A long time was spent on this saw! Well worth it though
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Best wood for replacement saw handle?
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Bad pitting :( but this 175 year old tenon saw was a steal for £5. Before pics in comments. It seems to grab a little after sharpening/setting the teeth. It’s not bad at all but it’s bugging me! Any ideas? image
Bad pitting :( but this 175 year old tenon saw was a steal for £5. Before pics in comments. It seems to grab a little after sharpening/setting the teeth. It’s not bad at all but it’s bugging me! Any ideas?
to r/handtools by stainedglassyorkshir
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Any idea where I can find a ferrule for this cabinet screwdriver? It’s a large one. Ferrule is 1” width but tapered (I’m in UK) image
Any idea where I can find a ferrule for this cabinet screwdriver? It’s a large one. Ferrule is 1” width but tapered (I’m in UK)