Monthly Archives: September 2012

The teeter totter wedgie

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Zander K

Bet this looks different, I’m trying to apply Stanley block plane features to wedged mitres. Metal block planes do a good job of holding the blade in place and have pretty sweet ergonomics. The models that have a bulbous cap fit nicely in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Planes: Mitre, Video | 7 Comments

The Low Spark of High Speed Grinders

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Zander K

(Traffic) Being lazy, I like to use a grinder to prep cutting edges. Works great until I try to grind off that last little bit. Being somewhat inept, I invariably burn a corner. So I tried this: turn off the grinder! … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools | 11 Comments