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    Thanks for this Jim. Good advice. The results...

    Thanks for this Jim. Good advice.

    The results I was getting with this plane wasn’t really a problem, but I wanted to see if I could improve the results I was getting with it. The sole is a bit...
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    Stanley 5 refurbish

    My Stanley 5 is good shape, except that the sole is a wee bit bowed. It is flat from the back to the mouth, but is bowed up from mouth to the front. When I press down on the knob, the back end of the...
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    Stroke Sander for fine sanding

    I bought an old Progress stroke sander and have grown to love it. However, I have been using an orbital sander after stroke sanding. I've read that the stroke sanded pieces can be stained or...
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    Spray or hand finish?

    I've read many of the questions and answers re. spraying versus finishing by hand here, but still have a question. I build furniture, mostly as a hobby, but also to sell. I don't build a lot, just...
  5. Edge sander--what happens when the belt breaks?

    I've been given several edge sander belts that are too long for my machine. I'm planning to shorten the belts, following instructions that I've found on-line. However, I know this is asking for a...
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    Mabo edge sander from Italy

    Pls let me know if you're familiar with older Mabo Baby 80 edge sander made in Italy. It's for sale nearby for 400 dollars Canadian. Seems to run well. I can't find info about it on-line.
    Thank...
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