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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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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.
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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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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.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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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.
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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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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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Handmade Shoes
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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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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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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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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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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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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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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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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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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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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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