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  1. 30th January 2024, 02:18 AM #1
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    Below is a link to Covington & Son, the blog of Stan Covington, a degenerate American friend of mine who lives in Japan. He has forgotten more about Japanese tools that more acquire in a lifetime. The story linked to is a gem ...

    Permanence – Covington & Sons Tools

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    Derek
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    Thanks for the link Derek. I have a small piece of houn pine (a turning blank) that is waiting some sort of special project.
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    Thanks Derek that was a great read. A great woodworker and a pretty good writer too. His views on the craft struck a chord and his comment on epoxy pours and hairpin legs raised a big smile. Brightened up a dull wet afternoon.
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