Thoughts on the Veritas Inset Vice?
I'm looking to hear from anyone who has experience using the Veritas Inset Vice. It seems to be a compact, well-made alternative to a wagon vice, and I'm…
handtools
Tips for Setting Up a Handplane Sharpening Station
I've just started getting into woodworking and have picked up several old Stanley planes (#3, #4, #5, and a block plane) along with some other tools. They're all…
Trouble with My Wood River No 6 Plane Sole
I've noticed that the sole of my Wood River No 6 plane isn't flat; the edges are higher than the center. I used a file to smooth out…
What Handtool Woodworking Projects Can I Sell for a Profit?
I'm in a bit of a financial situation and need to make some extra money from home. My main skill is woodworking, but I can only use hand…
What Shoulder Plane Should I Choose? New vs Old?
I'm considering buying a shoulder plane for the tenons on my workbench project, but I'm uncertain if a rabbet plane might be a better fit. My budget is…
Opinions on Sargent vs. Stanley Planes
I've always been a fan of Sargent planes, particularly the ones I own from around 1910 to 1935, with some dating no later than 1950. I use them…
Woodriver No. 6 or Veritas Low Angle Jack: Which Should I Choose?
I've been using a #4 smoothing plane that I really like, but it's a bit short for edge jointing and struggles to stay true on my shooting board.…