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I've recently done an in depth test of chisels for Furniture and Cabinetmaking mag here in the UK. Ashley Isles MkII come highly recommended as do the Swiss Pfeils (but you'd need to repalce the...

Just a mere five?

LV LA Jack
LV BU Smoother
LV LA Jointer
LN low angle jointer
LN No9 Iron Mitre

Almost all routine planing jobs can be done with that lot...but I have more - Rob

That's exactly how I've done it...works a treat. The bottom 25mm of the dog is made slightly wedge shaped and a bit of springy timber is screwed in place, with a biro spring between the two for a...

Always a tricky one. Most folk start off with a collection of hand tools which seem to increase exponentially for some strange reason:wink: I used to do all my stock preparation by hand and still do...

I don't know anyone that does that in the UK any more, unless the potential fof driving on a clogged up road system 'floats your boat'...and don't dirve anywhere near London:oo: - Rob

Hi - just joined, looks like a very comprehensive forum. Looking forward to participating in plenty of discussion - Rob