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 In the first screen select "Choose from the existing ones",  and in the drop down menu, select the series you wan't to add it to [New blog entry -...

I have a large library but it only has a small section on tools. I actually have been wanting a copy of the Garrett Hack book for quite some time. ...

Another item from the Half Moon Bay meetup of PAST Tool Collectors. This was free. As I was paying for the countersink bits, I spied it on the tab...

It only cost me $5 It’s like my kerfing plane, but simpler. Much simpler. But I love it. [IMG_7242.jpeg][IMG_7243.jpeg][IMG_7244.jpeg][IMG_7245.j...

If I understand correctly, this cuts tenons. I still need to get a dowel taper cone cutter which must be used before this tool. You first use a co...

You’re probably familiar with the time-saving modern invention, the countersink drill bit. They look like this: [IMG_7418.jpeg] I never knew such...

Welcome aboard! In this series, we’re going to explore the things that I acquire on my visits to meetups for the members-only PAST Tool Collectors ...

Someone asked me if this toolbox was a jewelry box and I don’t think so. For $21 I found this box which, were it a jewelry box, would likely have ...

This is more of a come along with me, and be willing to offer suggestions type of blog (input is always appreciated).  Not sure if I'll do this rig...

If you have questions about safety shoes see this video. If you have questions about ear protection see this video. If you have questions about eye...

Taking care of the other details now that the main assembly is complete. Added the binding at the soundboard. Started out as 1 x 5mm Black Walnut. ...

Hello, dear friends and colleagues, I am going to show you the construction of the Sane Felipe 1690 ship. I hope you will enjoy seeing the construc...