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Know your tools; planes circa 1912

Saturday, December 6, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment

A reference for understanding woodworking planes.

PlanePartsMuch thought has gone into the evolution of the modern Stanley plane.

Router Plane

Friday, December 20, 2013Thursday, December 19, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

71 Router planeStanley Model 71 Router Plane.  Tools of a simpler time.

Stanley Tool Plan

Thursday, December 19, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

Popular Mechanics, 1927

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At least the son looks like he was allowed to loosen his tie!

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
Wnter Count 2010 - 34
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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Handmade Shoes
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Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Bark - 2
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Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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