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    Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference

    Wish I could make this, but couldn’t get the time off work. Have wanted to go for years!
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    Queen Anne Desk

    Superb job…and I very much appreciate your inclusion of David Pye’s wise words.
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    Too many chisels

    I might be able to help…I sent you a PM
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    Need 8/4 rough cypress

    Robert Marasco in Burgaw. I have bought a good bit of cypress from him. +1 (910) 538-6749
    • BML
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    • Forum: Wood
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    Old Rose Wood Piano Needs Woodworker to Give it New Life

    Thanks for the explanation and education! I always enjoy learning about niche crafts and such. I suppose I just hate the idea of throwing something away because it’s “not worth fixing”…especially something like a piano. But I get it…like a vehicle, some repairs overcome the cost of a replacement...
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    Old Rose Wood Piano Needs Woodworker to Give it New Life

    That’s seems absurd. If you were closer to Raleigh I would say try Ruggero Piano. I am not familiar with the shops in your area, but it seems fixable. By chance did the tuning shop offer to buy the piano?
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    Old Rose Wood Piano Needs Woodworker to Give it New Life

    Check out the Antique Piano Shop…they specialize in restoring antiques and appear to have a niche for square pianos. I enjoy browsing their website from time to time. https://antiquepianoshop.com/square-grand-pianos/
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    Asheville- Scrounger’s Paradise

    Looks like a good find for the rare and unique
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    Where to go in Raleigh

    If you like plants/trees check out the JC Raulston Arboretum. Free and can easily burn a couple hours. The history museum is also free, and is a nice way to spend some time, especially if the weather isn't agreeable.
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    Japanese Hand Plane?

    Interesting. It is on the small side, in terms of Japanese smoothing planes…more along the lines of a block plane size in with regards to the blades width, but that’s completely fine. Most of my Japanese smoothin planes are between 60-70mm…so 2.3-2.75”. But like I said, completely fine that...
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    Japanese Hand Plane?

    The steel rod would only be needed if a chip breaker was being used. I suspect this dai was made to use without a chip breaker.
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    Japanese Hand Plane?

    Are you interested in sharpening/using it?
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    Japanese Hand Plane?

    Try putting a piece of paper over it and shading over it with a pencil…might pick up the markings better. I should be able to get you a translation and possible the blacksmiths name, depending on how it is marked. What does the cutting end look like? And how wide is the blade? Lee
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    Japanese Hand Plane?

    And if you get the blade cleaned up and find markings…please post photos! The back of the blade will have a hollow ground area, called a ura…if you decide to sharpen this, do not remove this area. BML
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    Japanese Hand Plane?

    It is for sure a Japanese plane…aka a “kanna”. The plane body, or “dai”, might have a marking on the front, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t. The blade will usually have some engraved markings on one or both sides. Looks like you’ll have to clean it up to see about the markings...
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    1782 Stockburger Farmhouse Renovation

    My wife and I’s dream is to find an 18th century home to restore. Maybe one day…in the meantime, I’ll enjoy watching this.
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    Queen Anne Desk

    I love the build so far and love that you made the plane as well!
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    Queen Anne Desk

    I love wood working with a historical context…looking forward to updates.
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    Small wood steamer for bending wood.

    glad to find this information, as I am looking to build a steamer for some leather clamps.
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    Mortise & Tenons

    I’d agree that it depends largely on what you will be building.

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