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Fine Woodworking, Wooden Boat and Penthouse. Any more than that and I would have no time left for the shop.

Fred

I am interested. PM and we may be able to get something going.

Fred

My Craftsman RAS saw was my primary power tool for years. I did everything on it including ripping and some sophisticated joinery off fixtures.

I must admit I have moved all ripping operations to...

I've had one in my den since 1986. It's at the end of the house and does a very good job of augmenting the house heat.

I have two fireplaces in my house and if I get very agressive, as I did last...

Hey Guys,

Since we are on the subject. Yesterday I found a pretty good shape 604C at a Flea market in CT. I passed it up because the final $100 price was outside of the budget allowed by the...

Been running the Stihl framboss for years. Never got a power grinder for sharpening. Tried a couple of guides. Found them too much bother, am back to using good Stihl files and the guide clamped onto...

Jim,

Thanks for the leads, I will follow up.

Regards

Fred

Hi all,

I will build a treadle lathe this summer. I am not really a turner, but would use it for spinning wheel and loom restorations.

I do have some details published in the Woodwright...

Jim,

Great Post

Since my #2 purchase, I've been following threads, especially where you post, and am learning alot.

Question, I want to build a treadle lathe, but am not an addicted...

Thanks for the reply.

Just met a guy, member of a tool collectors group here in CT. He's going to give me advise on this plane restoration.

Your advice is well taken. My original restoration...

I picked up the no. 2 for $35

The 5 1/2 came in a box with a lot of junk for $30.

I did not buy these from a tool dealer, it was from a young guy tag saling his dad's tools at the flea...

Jake,

You guys wouldn't be trying to sucker me now?

Guess I did well with the purhase.

I am very pleased with all the planes I have purchased and restored to user status. I'll do the same...

Dan

I hadn't considered selling it. I got $35 into it.

What is big bucks?

ThANKS

Fred

Thanks for the feedback.

$35 at a local fleamarket.

Just picked up a couple of Stanley Planes, a 110 and a 120.

Question, as I am a user and not a collector, are these worth the effort to bring them up to speed. Both are promising, no rust, etc.,...

I'm looking for original, or close, replacement parts for some Stanleys I've recently purchased. Sizes are 2, 3 and 4. Is there a source for totes and knobs that would be considered close to...

I hope this is the correct forum.

I recently purchased two stanleys at a flea market, but am not sure I have dated them correctly.

1. No. 2, thought it was a 19.
No patent dates, Bailey...