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That pic only shows a fraction of the tools in that shop; the proverbial tip of the ice burg. Rick

I bought a pair from Amos Tucker http://www.ebay.com/itm/Holdfast-Woodworking-Tool-Clamp-Antique-Bench-Dog-/271067495271?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1ce1bb67 last year for $45 each. I can see...

I have been through many trials with this over the last 25 years. Currently I have Internet available in my shop so stream my favorite NPR station for news and information all the time. I had XM for...

Jim Bode often has complete sets available. http://www.jimbodetools.com/cart.php?m=search_results&search=Plough+irons. His service is top notch

Even the Amish build their houses with wiring around here. They don't use it but they recognize the wisdom of resale. Rick

I have soaked mine in ethylene glycol antifreeze; it closes the gaps and is non-toxic when dry. It also does not interfere with any finish. Dave Carnell posted about this under "chemotherapy for rot"...

Thanks so much for this thread. I bought a toted plow on ebay last year and could not get it to work well; the front skate was slightly higher than the aft one and the plow would plunge and catch. It...

I placed an order a couple months ago. My PayPal was charged but I never got a confirmation from him. I contacted him and got a prompt response that all was well. Several days later, however, I got a...

My strategy was buying green 8/4 ash from a local mill and letting it dry. The price was right but you have to be patient; I bought the stock 2 years ago and just finished my Roubo. It was worth the...

Exquisite! Rick

Eric, a well thought out and profound reply. I could not have said it better myself. I really couldn't. Rick

George, I don't often reply to your threads as I don't have much to offer except wonderment; I really do appreciate your sharing though. When I do the math, though, I realize how young you were when...

Here in Central PA we have all manner of native hardwoods; available pretty cheaply if you can buy green and wait. I am willing to bet if Chris Swartz lived here people all over the country would by...

George, thanks again for posting these things. I actually like this stuff more than the really intricate fine stuff; I guess I just find them moe approachable. Rick

George, I admit to being a serious lurker; I don't want to post a comment just for the sake of repetition. I think you ought to consider the # of views as more representative of the interest in your...

Then old "boat soup" recipe ought to have some Japan drier too. Rick

I just used this method to attach the grabrails on the top of my boat, based on an article in WoodenBoat in June. The rails are ipe. There was an article in FWW a few years back with a table...

I have successfully (& permanently) closed checks like that by soaking overnight in antifreeze (per the late Dave Carnell from The WoodenBoat Forum) It dries without reshrinking or coloring dark...

No reason at all, though I might thin it a bit with mineral spirits or turpentine. Come to think of it, that resin aroma might be more pleasing than camilia or jojoba. Rick

On second thought, it's a terrible set-up! Where are the empty slots for future tools?! ;) Rick

Steve,
I think you'll find your system is far superior to a box or cabinet. Having the tools close at hand is a real advantage, plus it looks cool. I have never understood the draw for an enclosed...

Peter, It looks like a nice saw but a lot depends on how straight the sawplate is. If it's "pin straight" and there isn't much pitting (doesn't look like it) then you have a saw that's as good as...

I too have one of each and believe that the LV is superior is all aspects except looks. As Derek said, it's more highly evolved. Interestingly, LN just released a video of Deneb using and adjusting...

Finestkind indeed Patrick; I've rarely seen better. Rick