Mark Leifer
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This was the bench I used when I took a class at the Woodwright’s School. Roy Underhill had 10 of them for the students plus one for himself. It was...

#12 is now claimed. That leaves #2, #9, and #13. #2 needs the most work. Needs sharpened and set. Other than that, they are all good straight...

Purge Update 4/28/24. All saws are gone except for #2, #9, #12, #13

I’m taking a class in Veneering and Marquetry at the local community college and we have a project assignment due each week. Here’s assignment #9, a...

Hope you have better luck with trellis's than I do. Built one for my mom and placed it in her front yard by the driveway. Unfortunately, it was...

Good job William. We need to get the younger people involved more with working with their hands. Not necessarily woodworking either.

Now put it to work. What are some of the projects on your to-do list?

So far I have given away 11 saws to seven different people. These are totally free, and that includes shipping. Why don't I at least charge shipping?...

OK Steven. I plan on doing another batch in a few weeks.

All saws have been claimed except: #2 #9 #12 #13 Most of the saws that were claimed have been shipped. Still packing a few.

I would suggest comparing to similar on E-Bay. Thats a starting point. Are these chisels in fair/good/excellent condition? Are the handles sound? As...

My storage for chisels is on my tool cabinet door. I tried to get or make complete sets. Bottom row are cranked neck gouges and one flat one. Next...

Here is what is claimed so far. (Sorry can't edit the original post again.) #1 #3 #4 #7 #8 #10 #11

All I can do is try. Thanks. Eric

I think they are having a memorial service for him. Here is the update: A celebration of Erik's life will be held on Saturday, July 13th, from 2-5...

Decided to clean another one with a slightly different handle. Fully rusted, handle bottom split and nailed. Medallion is typical Warranted Superior....

Cleaned up the handle and did some research. From what I can tell, this is a Lakeside L-100. This looks like the earlier Lakeside, before they added...

Looked through my saw plate pile to see how many were rip large teeth. I had one that was 4 1/2 TPI but it had issues. It looks like it maybe lost an...

Here is one on e-bay for you to consider. How about 4 TPI? 28" length. Starting at $.99 with $20 shipping. ...

If you want I can send a couple to you for shipping cost. Probably about $20. They will be rusty with a single bend if I recall.

Most the saws I gave up on had broken handles, rusty plates, and were bent. Ones that weren't so bad I'm trying to make respectable before giving...

Here is a picture of how Preston did it. (From Joe Stankus spokeshave book).

Yes, you can open it up. Edward Preston had a patent for just this situation. Instead of a rectangular slot he made it like a sideways hourglass....

Quick list, I have one rip Disston 5 1/2TPI, three Millers Falls X-Cut two different TPI, an Adkins X-Cut, Unmarked X-Cut teflon coated, Rockwell...

How many you want Mel? I have over 20lbs of rusty plates.

It was for a worth cause then wasn't it? Anytime I pick up one of my families tools it brings back good memories. It's a good reminder not just of...

Yes, but those two both had bend plates. The handles have been removed and saved for? I have a couple more similar and need to see if their handles...