I've decided to clear out some tools that I don't use.

This Veritas shooting plane is unused and in the original box. I planned to set this plane permanently up with a custom shooting board but, unfortunately, I never got around to it. It's been sitting around in my shop collecting dust. It has never touched wood - and comes with a PMV11 Blade. I originally paid $420 with tax. I am selling it for $340 plus shipping.

The shoulder plane is a Veritas Medium Shoulder Plane with almost no use. Comes with an A2 blade. I own the Large version, which I prefer and I've decided to part with this one. I'm asking $185 for this one plus shipping.

I can't post pictures on this forum to save my life so I've posted pictures on Flickr. Here's the link: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBB9Un

PM me with your interest and your address and I'll send you shipping costs.

Thanks!

Here are some great books for your library. Shipping not included or pick up in Norristown, Pa. Cash or PayPal.
The books are in very good to excellent condition. The Ernest Joyce book has wear on the outer binding and a small bend on one corner of the cover. The Router Jigs book has a cut and a bend in the cover.
$12.00 each plus shipping
Router Jigs & Techiques by Patrick Spielman
Table Saw Techniques by Roger Cliffe
Measured Shop Drawings for American Furniture by Thomas Moser SOLD
A Reverence for Wood by Eric Sloane
The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking by James Krenov
The Soul of a Tree by George Nakashima SOLD
Encyclopedia of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce
The Impractical Cabinetmaker by James Krenov
Understanding Wood by R.Bruce Hoadley SOLD


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Making a 7in vase from some split American Smoke tree logs and Alumilite slow resin

My first attempt at making an end table. Honey locust I milled from a large tree branch I trimmed in my yard 2 summers ago and a river edge of Alumilite Deep Pour resin. The frame was something I welded up for this project. The tabletop measures 31.5 x 9 inch

I have the RAS  (Model 113.29430} that I gave my father some 50+ years ago.  I am trying to diagnose the problem. It has a growling noise when running and after is turned off it does not take long for it to coast to a stop. I assume that the issue is motor bearings. Any thoughts from those that may have experienced the same would be greatly appreciated ?

Thanks Greg

I was at the Reninger's flea market over the weekend and I came across a unique set of hand screw type clamps. They wanted $150 each so I figured it was best that I not touch them though. The design had a gear mechanism rather than the traditional twin screws. I've never seen anything like them and thought I'd share them here as there might be some interest in them. They are labeled as Black Brothers clamps.

   
   


I found this site that shows the patent information about them. http://zengrain.com/black-brothers-patent-clamp/

Looks like a neat design, guessing cost killed them.

I am making some cabinets and we are using Blum hinges with the 35mm pockets.

What is the minimum door frame width that you use?  In the past, I used 1 7/8 for the width.  They want the frame as thin as possible.
Some doors will have glass so I believe that complicates using a thinner door frame.

Finishing a 13inch black walnut crotch piece bowl after sanding. Finished with Mylands sanding sealer and General Finish's wood bowl finish. I started this bowl in the summer of 2020 from a tree we cut down on my friends property. Unfortunately, I lost the roughing out footage when I rebuilt my computer so I decided to do a video finishing it since thats when it really comes to life

I've been using Porter Cable 690 routers for a long time. Yes, I know they don't make them anymore, but all my jigs are set up for them.

Ok, so several years ago, I made a wide plexiglass baseplate for one of my 690 fixed bases. I noticed it starting to crack, so I glued it shut with some CA glue and kept going. Well it finally broke for good right in the middle of my project.

I didn't have anymore plex, so I made an offset base out of some scrap 1/4" MDF and a leftover cabinet knob. It would have been better made out of plex. See pic #8. But you make do with what you have on hand.
 
I like making my own tools especially when all you need is an hour or so to keep on working. The offset base works great when rounding over. A ruined edge because the router wobbles will make you cry. Especially if the wood is expensive. Luckily, the current project is furniture grade white pine, but still a ruined edge is a lot of lost time.


Just a friendly post to remind everyone that sometimes you can make what you need if you just take time and look around.

Pics of the baseplate are here

I was getting worried.