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Woodworking Forum / Re: Hand Planes
« Last post by Yadda on April 05, 2025, 05:54:22 PM »Nice work!
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What's-It Forum / Re: Some kind of crimping tool?
« Last post by oldgoaly on April 04, 2025, 07:44:42 PM »I don't think anyone owns it that is asking about it cause when you ask about the size of the can or bottle it would fit over you don't get an answer.
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Woodworking Forum / Re: Hand Planes
« Last post by Jim C. on April 03, 2025, 12:45:38 PM »Hello Hand Plane Aficionados,
I hope all is well with you and you’re doing some great work with your hand planes. I’m currently working on a desktop, made from a solid walnut slab. When I bought the slab, I had it milled flat, ending up with a 1.75” thick behemoth of a board. At just under nine feet in length and about 2.5’ feet in width, it was flat on both sides but covered in mill marks. In order to get them smooth, I started with a Stanley #608 Bedrock. Weighing in at about ten pounds and outfitted with a super sharp iron set for a light to medium pass, the #608 is hard to stop once in motion and will knock down the high spots in short order. To accomplish this, the plane should be pushed at approximately forty five degrees across the grain. Once the #608 has done its job, I turn to the Stanley #605 1/2 Bedrock to knock down more of the marks. I finish with the Stanley #604 1/2, some sandpaper and a scraper or two. (It should be noted that all three Bedrocks are at least 110 years old.)
Jim C.
I hope all is well with you and you’re doing some great work with your hand planes. I’m currently working on a desktop, made from a solid walnut slab. When I bought the slab, I had it milled flat, ending up with a 1.75” thick behemoth of a board. At just under nine feet in length and about 2.5’ feet in width, it was flat on both sides but covered in mill marks. In order to get them smooth, I started with a Stanley #608 Bedrock. Weighing in at about ten pounds and outfitted with a super sharp iron set for a light to medium pass, the #608 is hard to stop once in motion and will knock down the high spots in short order. To accomplish this, the plane should be pushed at approximately forty five degrees across the grain. Once the #608 has done its job, I turn to the Stanley #605 1/2 Bedrock to knock down more of the marks. I finish with the Stanley #604 1/2, some sandpaper and a scraper or two. (It should be noted that all three Bedrocks are at least 110 years old.)
Jim C.
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Heads Up / Re: Wrench Auction Coming in June
« Last post by lptools on April 03, 2025, 11:55:28 AM »Hello , Dan . If all goes according to plan , I will be there to sell some wrenches!!
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What's-It Forum / Re: Some kind of crimping tool?
« Last post by Lewill2 on April 03, 2025, 09:16:56 AM »This has been floating around for a long time. I think it might have come up at a MWTC event. I can't remember if anyone ever identified it what the purpose was or not.
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What's-It Forum / Some kind of crimping tool?
« Last post by PapawsKid on April 03, 2025, 08:39:53 AM »Hello Tooltalkers! Someone sent me an email through the website asking for help identifying a unique tool. Google wasn't much help, but it seems like it might be some kind of crimping tool used to seal tin cans? If anyone here has some insight, please share. :)
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Heads Up / Re: Wrench Auction Coming in June
« Last post by Yadda on April 02, 2025, 07:14:50 PM »Very unlikely I'll get to attend. Please take some pics of the swap.
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Heads Up / Re: Wrench Auction Coming in June
« Last post by rustcollector on April 02, 2025, 12:23:22 PM »Thanks for posting this Les. I don't get on here much anymore. A couple things, I do want to limit the swap meet somewhat. I don't want table after table of woodworking tools. Those guys have tons of meets all over the country to buy and sell those things. But a few items mixed in isn't a big deal either. I just want to have this more about farm type items and wrench type items. Also, the majority of the crowd won't be coming here for woodworking, so it really wouldn't benefit a wood working tool dealer to set up. This sale will have wrenches that will sell for under a dollar, to a few in the four figure range, meaning there will be stuff here for every level of collector, not just high enders. Also, setting up in the swap meet will be free of charge. I want it to be a big swap meet event, so I don't want cost to prohibit people from setting up. Fill up your truck, van, car, trailer or whatever and get here and make some money. I do ask that you contact me and let me know you are planning on setting up in the swap meet. I ask for a couple reasons... So I know how many tables to set up, and so that I can promote how many vendors are planning on being there when I start promoting it harder here in the next month. Even if you don't want to sell, or buy much, this will be a fun filled few days with other collectors who are planning on coming from all over the US and Canada. (If my Canadian friends aren't to pissed off at the US) Feel free to contact me. Text is best, but phone calls work, email isn't recommended because I don't check email very often. 607 237-1599. I hope people can fit this weekend in to their summer plans.
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Heads Up / Wrench Auction Coming in June
« Last post by Lewill2 on April 02, 2025, 09:01:44 AM »Just a heads up that there will be an antique wrench auction including farm collectibles in Endicott, Maine, NY at the J. Ralph Ingalls School building. The auction is being run by Dan Chopiak Gold Buckle Wrench Auctions. Auction dates are June 20 and June 21. Auctions are listed on Auction Zip but only preliminary pictures at this time. Items from 3 or 4 collections will be offered. Wrenches, cast iron seats, cast iron toolboxes, hand corn shellers and a whole lot more. Friday June 20th will be a swap meet until noon, Swap meet is for wrenches and farm collectibles only, auction starts at noon. Saturday June 21st will be an all-day auction. MVWC guys will be attending
35 Church Street
Endicott, NY 13760
Actually in the town of Maine, NY
Mark your calendars for a great auction.
35 Church Street
Endicott, NY 13760
Actually in the town of Maine, NY
Mark your calendars for a great auction.
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What's-It Forum / Re: WEIRD HAMMER
« Last post by oldgoaly on March 30, 2025, 08:17:41 PM »looks a bit like the one top right of this page