Welcome to the new Hand Tool forum! We are pleased that so many of you expressed an interest in creating a new Hand Tool Forum.

Let's talk about your hand tools, let's talk about what you want to see here, and let's talk about the maintenance and tune up of those old hand tools you might have laying around.

So, welcome again, to our new Hand Tool Forum.

John Morris and Crew

The Patriot Woodworker

I'd like to know your ideas!  What is the tool that seems to be missing that you always seem to need?  It can be anything.  A simple process that you end up adapting some other tool to perform.

The missing tool that I always need and can't find is a pencil.  Often I use a sharp object to scratch my mark.

mike foley said:

I'd like to know your ideas!  What is the tool that seems to be missing that you always seem to need?  It can be anything.  A simple process that you end up adapting some other tool to perform.

An old friend of mine was the first to invent the tape measure with a built in marking device right at the scribing location.  Newell Rubbermaid bought it and I've never seen it since, but perhaps it's out there.

Card scrapers.   I usually make do with a freshly cut piece of glass instead. 

 

Work sharp systems.     I been using my beltsander, clamped in a vise.    A honing guide and a fine grit belt.  

Could we have a swap shop or items that members have for sale. I have been looking for a draw knife with a 12"-14" blade. I don't really want to purchase a new one. I would rather buy one with character and history.

That's always a great way to share something you don't need anymore!  I have a couple of old Stanley planers that need a home.

Hi Larry, great question, and we do have a swap and classified section right here! Classified and Swap

Larry said:

Could we have a swap shop or items that members have for sale. I have been looking for a draw knife with a 12"-14" blade. I don't really want to purchase a new one. I would rather buy one with character and history.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

You know Steve, you put it all in perspective buddy, and I mean that in the best of ways. I love your show man.

steven newman said:

Card scrapers.   I usually make do with a freshly cut piece of glass instead. 

 

Work sharp systems.     I been using my beltsander, clamped in a vise.    A honing guide and a fine grit belt.  

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker