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    And next Saturday is the PATINA tool sale and...

    And next Saturday is the PATINA tool sale and auction in Damascus, MD.
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    Fingernail test, scrape to test how fine or...

    Fingernail test, scrape to test how fine or coarse. My flea market secret is to search out stones that the owner has made a nice wooden case for storing.
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    Was the first Monday, but the Leichmeister has...

    Was the first Monday, but the Leichmeister has not religiously obeyed his rule.
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    I have a flush trim plane made by Blue Spruce...

    I have a flush trim plane made by Blue Spruce Toolworks. Very handy little tool and always on my bench, also. It’s blade is held on by screws.
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    Been in metals manufacturing for 35 years and Tom...

    Been in metals manufacturing for 35 years and Tom Bussey’s comments are correct.
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    Does LN do their own casting or are they...

    Does LN do their own casting or are they subcontracted out?
  7. You said it better than me, Jim! Amazing that...

    You said it better than me, Jim! Amazing that taking a few minutes extra early on, saves much more time later.
  8. For blind, a fishtail chisel. For through,...

    For blind, a fishtail chisel. For through, usually nice fit right off the saw, however, I take a lot of care to shoot all edges square, exact layout, sawing in a Moxon.
  9. Cosman has skills far beyond I ever will, but...

    Cosman has skills far beyond I ever will, but remember he has tools he either makes (saws, chisels, etc.) or he represents, Woodcraft/Woodriver. Like all advice, if it works for you, great! If not,...
  10. Make yourself a hot dog handle (look on LN site),...

    Make yourself a hot dog handle (look on LN site), get your hand closer to the mouth. It will be even easier!
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    Maybe a dozen years ago, or so, I sent a dovetail...

    Maybe a dozen years ago, or so, I sent a dovetail saw to one of the internet “darlings”, that was the end all, be all, of hand sharpening. To make shipping easier, I removed the handle and just sent...
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    I suggest you two channel your inner “Red Green”...

    I suggest you two channel your inner “Red Green” (famous Canadian do it yourselfer TV star). Red would use a portable tablesaw and turn upside down on the laid out stringer.

    Many decades ago...
  13. In my accumulation of combo planes, I have a...

    In my accumulation of combo planes, I have a Stanley 45 w/patent dates, a late model Stanley 45 and a Sargent equivalent. All are complete, all purchased in the last 20 years. Combined total of all...
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    I subscribe to the principle of whatever works,...

    I subscribe to the principle of whatever works, go for it! In my 70 years (nearly 50 woodworking), I’ve accumulated many saws. For thicker stock, I use my Adria DT because it has a slightly thicker...
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    Superb place to do business with! If they find...

    Superb place to do business with! If they find your file or rasp, after sharpening, does not meet their standard, they paint the tang red and return to you, with no charge. Though the tool is...
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    Been using it for years for tooling components...

    Been using it for years for tooling components (dies and pins) at my powder metal fabrication plant. It is a lower cost alternative to carbide (for components mentioned), than carbide. Wear is not...
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    Lee Valley had a chamfering attachment for their...

    Lee Valley had a chamfering attachment for their low angle block plane. It replaced the adjustable part of the sole just ahead of the blade and was adjustable for width. I have one and it works...
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    Had one, put a lot of work into getting it to...

    Had one, put a lot of work into getting it to work, including re-working some parts. Finally sold it and bought a Stanley 65. There is absolutely no comparison between the Kunz and the vintage...
  19. Look on Josh Clark’s site, “Hyperkitten”. He...

    Look on Josh Clark’s site, “Hyperkitten”. He currently has a few panel saws listed, one of which is a Simonds.
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    The spaceship tolerances are not needed, but if...

    The spaceship tolerances are not needed, but if some goomer is selling that sizzle with the steak, then buyers will be ticked when they find they could have bought a perfectly acceptable Narex for...
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    That’s the crux of the matter: if you’re selling...

    That’s the crux of the matter: if you’re selling a bill of goods with stipulated tolerances to support a stratospheric price, you need to supply those tolerances.

    Personally, I view those...
  22. I have the 6” Hamilton knife gauge and it is a...

    I have the 6” Hamilton knife gauge and it is a favorite tool. I would highly recommend it.
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    Getting a most perfectly fine Narex mortise...

    Getting a most perfectly fine Narex mortise chisel, for 1/4th the cost (maybe less.), you might expect a few imperfections. Paying the price for this IBC chisel, I would expect not only for it to be...
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    I agree: if you sell the accuracy you had better...

    I agree: if you sell the accuracy you had better deliver the accuracy. Has Cosman even researched the history of IBC’s manufacturing?
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    IBC stands for “Industrial Blade Company”. They...

    IBC stands for “Industrial Blade Company”. They have made blades, etc., for a number of tool vendors, including Woodcraft, formerly LV (years ago) and Cosman.

    For the tool’s cost, said tool...
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