Dave Schreib
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JB weld is a really good idea. I've had good luck with it in the past. Woodcraft cant confirm whether I bought the vises from them or not but for...

It never would have occurred to me that I could overtighten a vise. I did a little googling and I think I got it from Rockler. It's identical to...

I agree. Mine too.

Thanks for all the replies.

Please don't interpret my questions as an indication that I am not grateful for your generosity. I am new to planes and have no idea what I am...

I think that's really cool. I can see why people collect old planes. Most antiques are decorative. These antiques are still useable and not obsolete....

I've found weed block to be ineffective and it eventually gets exposed and ragged. For me it would be round up in a 2 gallon pump sprayer. I walk the...

Look what the Easter Bunny brought me! Not one but two hand planes. A number 5 and a number 4. I was working on this pine workbench when they...

Thank you Steve!

Agreed. Now I have to actually make something with that plane that's worthy of the generosity. Not sure I'm up to that challenge!

PM sent. Thanks again.

That's outrageously generous. I'd like to venmo you $ for it. I really love the idea that someone who knows how a plane is supposed to work has used...

Thanks. Where does one buy a second iron? And can you link me to a good sharpening video? I would need both materials and technique.

Thank you Jimmy and Cameron What about this Stanley#5 Jack Plane? Does this look serviceable and a good place for me to get started? ...