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I'd still have to disagree that this is a QC reject. I think it looks too good not to be for some specialized task. There is a type of hammer called a "chasing hammer". It may fall into that...

Sean - really nice job. I really like what you came up with for the Japanese saws.

I recently started reading and researching trammel points. Not sure why but I never really focused on them and have yet to use them on a project (that might change). There are a lot of them out...

I'm not buying into the QC thing. I'm still going with some specialized use. I'm off to do some more research!

Such as this page from an old tool catalog... 349504

I'd guess that because the face is convex in nature it isn't for hammering nails but rather shaping or flattening metal. There are a lot of specialty tools designed for blacksmiths, auto body...

My amateur woodworking shop is the basement of my split level home. I reorganized it a couple of years ago to make it slightly more efficient. The basement is basically two rooms - the main somewhat...

As I have a basement workshop I only spray in the garage. My set up is similar to Bernie's although I open the door more.
But to be honest, I often put off spraying projects until spring arrives....

Good question. As it's a shop made box my guess would be some form of epoxy. I assume you want to retain the box (or otherwise you could take a saw or cold chisel to it).

It's wonderful to see someone put thought into action - with real results in a meaningful way. We see a great deal of talk in the world (some of it called "spin") but too little of those who "walk...

@Jim. That is so true. I, for one, find learning new skills to be the core of my enjoyment on many levels.
This is an interesting topic to me. Each year I try to assess what new skills I'd like to...

I recently wrapped up a Shaker clock project and was glad (as always) to see it complete and hung on my entrance foyer wall. There were a few lessons learned here that would better inform the next...

Nice job Todd. I'm just getting into dovetailing. What's your favorite technique? Jig/router, table saw, hand cut? Thanks for posting.

I tackled this Shaker Blanket chest this past summer but only recently got around to finishing it. The basic idea came from Norm's NYW plans with some of my own minor adjustments. I biscuit-joined...

Nicely done, Barry! I'll echo the other comments here on the nice touch on the divider and the mirror. If I may ask, what kind of finish did you use on the dogwood? Almost looks like a Danish Oil...

Hi All - Thought I'd revitalize this thread and update a bit. For the past year and a half or so I've been trolling eBay and CL for the remaining tools for the Sargent 1918 cabinet set. I'm getting...

Jim - Thanks for the lead. I bought it this morning! It should be here by Friday and I'm like a kid at Christmas with this kind of thing :)

Hi Barry - Your table is a work of art. Well done! I wish I was closer to Groff & Groff but it's not out of the question for a road trip! For those of you in central NJ, I've been going to U.S....

Based on the catalog excerpts and the provenance below, I think this set was more likely used by the gentleman hobbyist. I'm still missing a few tools (including the oiler that goes in the upper...

Thanks for all the words of welcome. I didn't realize links to outside forums wasn't permitted so that has been deleted by the moderator. I've posted a couple more here although the rest won't seem...

Hi Stew - That's a wire nipper. That became a big business specialty for Sargent in later years. I think I picked it up on eBay for $5.00 a couple of years ago.

Hi All - I'm a new member here at the Creek and for my first post I thought I'd jump in with some photos of my budding Sargent Tool Collection. Although probably 90% of the projects I do involve...