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Pretty much every modern saw comes with hardened teeth. It is meant to be used until the teeth become dull, then discarded. Not so in the days of old, when a good saw would be regularly sharpened and set, serving the carpenter for years and years. Sharpening is done with a file, and for setting a saw there are different tools. I like this Eclipse, it works really well.
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Whether to make a shimmering finish on highly figured wood or to sit on my shelf and bring me joy, this Stanley #80 scraper is up to the task. All that remains is to restore it to its former glory. Business as usual: new paint job, rust removal, sharpening, and a pinch of love.
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I have to admit, I purchased this little plane not out of practical necessity, but simply for its looks. Besides, it comes highly recommended, and how could I resist when the price was that good?
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I recently got a set of vintage blue-handled Stanley 5002 chisels and sharpened them. For now, they live in a tin can, and until I make a proper box for them, they rattle around and get dull. Having watched a few Youtube videos on saddle-stitching leather, I decided to give it a go and make these improvised sheaths or scabbards for the chisels.
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