Monthly Archives: September 2012

The teeter totter wedgie

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

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

(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