Tool Talk
Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: bird on October 07, 2016, 06:58:06 PM
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You know, I got into collecting wrenches because I was way too poor to collect woodworking planes, or the like. Don't get me wrong, I have fallen in love with wrenches, and pretty much any other tool. But, I don't know why I don't drop by this particular forum more often. After all, I am a woodworker...... and I have just spent my last dime on primarily woodworking tools!!! So, what better place for me to be then here???
The backdrop to where I'm sitting is six wall length shelves of molding planes. Currently, they are filled with hollow and rounds..... it's a slow process to find some matches.... same no and co. .... goodness knows the same no and a different co. doesn't mean much! I have a lot of the metal planes..... and, I'll admit, they are quite popular. And, I'll also admit that I do use hand planes, primarily metal ones. I guess that doesn't make me much of a purest. Everything I work with is "rough cut" wood. I suppose I use a 30-38 in wood joiner to "hog out" most material before I move to a (yes, it's true) power jointer and then planer. I've never gotten involved in the detail that certain complex molders would offer. I'm a simple person, and I enjoy simple woodworking.
That being said, I have an obvious fascination with every type of woodworking tool, or any tool at all, for that matter, that I may be blessed with having. I love them all. If I can't find a way to fit all these planes upstairs in my house .... out of my shop.... I'll be losing some business!!!!
Just wanted to say hi to the woodworkers in our wrench forum.
cheers
jenny bird
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Like me, is your favorite tv show The Woodwright's Shop?
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Bring us your tired, your poor, your mystery tools, and we'll help ID them, Bird.
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Bring us your tired, your poor, your mystery tools, and we'll help ID them, Bird.
I know you will, dear :) There are plenty of mystery planes... at least, to me.. around here. I must have over 300 marking gauges right now.... no, not kidding, and several are quite elaborate and mysteries to me. I will get pics sometime soon!
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Like me, is your favorite tv show The Woodwright's Shop?
Thursdays at 1 PM on PBS here in the Heartland.
Roy needs a manicure!
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It's hard to wrong with that show.... even if it is beyond corny :) I particularly love having it on when my friend comes over.... "I hate this show... not a damn thing with a cord or battery!"