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Discussion in 'Tools' started by Leonardo Scherer, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. Leonardo Scherer

    Leonardo Scherer Well-Known Member

    Hey guys here are some of my tools:


    Before:
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    After:
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    This one is about 100 years old, I made the handle:
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    I think this is the mos beautiful piece of my tool collection:
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    Saw setting tool:
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    My father's saws:
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    And I'm working on restoring this old block plane, unfortunately, I don't have as much time as I wanted:
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    It took me four hours of sanding, and it's not done yet:
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    Leonardo Scherer, Sep 19, 2018
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  2. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Wow I love seeing before and afters! Your passion shows in your work. Well done!
     
    i need help, Sep 19, 2018
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  3. Phil F.

    Phil F. Active Member

    Nice job on restoring! Keep going. They will be the best tools in your toolbox!
     
    Phil F., Sep 19, 2018
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  4. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Tell us about the 100-year-old one please, name of it, used for what?
     
    springfld.arsenal, Sep 19, 2018
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  5. Leonardo Scherer

    Leonardo Scherer Well-Known Member

    It
    it's name is Peter.... Just kidding...
    It is an adze, it is used to carve bowls, some bigger ones were used to make canoes. I have put it to use and made a small bowl, but there is still some work to do.
     
    Leonardo Scherer, Sep 19, 2018
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  6. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Thanks, glad u have a sense of humor, a necessary survival trait here.
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Coopers bowl adz , hand forged..sweet !!!
     
    komokwa, Sep 19, 2018
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