TIPS, TRICKS AND OTHER GOOD STUFF
I hope you find helpful information on this page. Please email and let me know your likes/dislikes and any suggestions you may have.  Obviously, I can use all the help I can get. :>)

Where to find old tools in 

ENGLAND

 

Copies of the responses I received from the Oldtools Group (listserv) when I requested information on where to go in England to find old tools.

 

Information about

The Stanley 45 Combination Plane

Stanley 55 Universal Combination Plane

 

I will add to this area as I have time and the need arises.

 

 

Click on the image for an explanation of the jointing technique I use.




My simple jig for gluing handles (made from a scrap piece of 2X4)
(Instructions)

Educational Wall Charts

How to Set The Stanley Plane
Stanley Plane Parts Breakdown
How to Sharpen and Use The Cabinet Scraper


Instructional Pamphlets:

Bedrock pamphlet directory
271 Router
71 Router
Mitre Box
Directory with Stanley booklet on planes


Stanley Training Film Strips (similar to slides) 

These film strips have copyright dates in the 1950's.

A. Bench Planes
B. Plane Adjustments
C. How To Plane A Broad Surface Flat and Smooth
D. How To Plane An Edge Straight And Square (added 10/03/01)
E. How To Plane An End Square(added 10/03/01)
F. How To Plane Chamfers And Bevels(added 2/18/02)


(Links to strips below coming soon.)
G. How To Grind The Plane Iron
H. How To Whet The Plane Iron
I. Some Causes of Poor Planing

 


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