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I ordered a carcass saw from Mike back in April. I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

I imagine you could get one sooner if you bought one of the Wenzloff saws offered by either Lee Valley or The...

I agree with Bill, and I'm not even 40 yet. :) I have satin chrome rules in my 150mm (6") and 300mm (12") Starrett Combo squares and a regular blade in my 100mm (4") Starrett double square. The satin...

Since you mention that your Colen Clenton square is new to the shop you might not be able to answer this yet, but here goes.

How does the brass blade handle being used with a steel bladed marking...

You can buy the unpolished Two Cherries chisels at Craftsman Studio. I have never tried Two Cherries chisels so I can't comment on their quality etc. I've also never bought anything from Craftsman...

Hi James,

I'm not familiar with a 152 Record vice. Could it be just a 52, without the 1 in front. The 52 relates to a 7" woodworking vice. Irwin Record still make a T52ED, which is a quick...

Nice work Dave. http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif

Nice plane Terry. I like the cocobolo handles, they look really nice. I'd not seen a LN #62 with the cocobolo upgrade before this.

It's definately not Ward & Payne.

Are the letters on the picture of the anvil "R" and "T"?

Greg,

I have a Veritas MkII honing guide and the set of 220, 1000, 4000 and 8000 grit Norton water stones.

The Veritas MkII is a great little unit which I'm sure you'd be happy with.

I...

The University of Sheffield website has a page that describes some of the history of the firm of Ward & Payne, including details of the firms trademark. The mark with the crossed hammers over the...

Here is an advert from the August 1959 issue of Woodworker magazine (click the thumbnail for a larger view).
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I agree that the mark looks like the bottom of an anvil. I think Ward & Payne from the UK made anvil brand tools. I've some old Woodworker (UK) magazines that I'll search through to see if I can find...

I always pronounce it as follows.

"Lie" is pronounced "Lee"
"Niel" is pronounced "Kneel", as in getting down on your knees.
"sen" is pronounced the same as the last syllable of the surname...

I live in Sydney Australia and I have a bought several planes direct from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks in Maine. Even after you count the cost of shipping it still works out cheaper than I can buy a...

Hey Gary, that is quite a haul. Does it qualify you for inclusion on Tom Lie-Nielsen's personal Christmas card mailing list? ;)

I do have a grouping of hand planes, but it's not a collection. http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g190/mirboo/Smilies/nono.gif

Here they are.

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Ken,

Looks like a nice saw. What type of wood is the handle made from? I agree with Jim when he says "nice shimmer in that handle."

Here is a little bit of info on the Australian adjustable pitch plane.

http://www.htpaa.org.au/watkinson.php

Here is a picture of a Stanley manufactured Wards No. 45 Combination Plane.

Nice work Jake. As others have already stated, this is a great post.

Nice work Derek.

Hi Alex,

I have both left and right Lie-Nielsen 140's and I reckon they are great little planes.

In terms of Veritas/Lee Valley, I believe they are working on an improved version of the Stanley...

I've got the Lie-Nielsen medium and I'm very happy with it. It is based on the Record 042.

I can't help with any comments on the Veritas, I haven't tried it. I have read heaps of good comments...

Based on the two editions of Woodworking Magazine that I own, I would have to agree with Jim's suggestion above. It has some very useful articles.

Raymond,

I've got an iron LN No. 4. It is a great plane and it is more than capable of producing the finish you desire.