16-07-2022, 04:46 PM
(16-07-2022, 04:29 PM)Wombatventures Wrote: I've got 5 or 6 decent hand planes. 4 of them I've renovated and re set, a couple to go. Nothing better than a good plane to get a door fitting spot on.
I keep trying to steal my dads ones but so far I've only got one.... just 4 or 5 to go!
Agree 100% !
I have a good collection / selection depending on the job to do.....all old steel.
There is something very tactile about using a hand tool that has provenance
...it's almost as if the previous owner is passing on their skills......and when it comes to working with timber, no electric tool can replace the finesse that a hand tool has...
Cheers,
Mark
It’s not oil, it’s sweat from all the horsepower !
Pit crew for : The Tardis - a ‘76 Sopru Campmobile
& Herman - the ‘71 White Low Light
Mark
It’s not oil, it’s sweat from all the horsepower !
Pit crew for : The Tardis - a ‘76 Sopru Campmobile
& Herman - the ‘71 White Low Light