Charles H. Hayward was born April 26, 1898, in London, the son of a woodworker, educated in London, Hayward serves in World War I for two years, 1916-18. Hayward – a self-employed cabinetmaker in London, England, for 12 years, 1913-25, becomes editor of...
Without doubt one of the best known hand tool manufacturers is the Stanley Tool Company. It was founded by Frederick T. Stanley in 1843, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut. The Stanley Rule and Level Company...
This must have been quite a machine. I just love the fact that you can order extra fitments…
In the mesmerizing video, master wood turner,Yasuo Okazaki, turns  Kokeshi dolls  These exquisite Kokeshi dolls are turned and painted using just a few tools.
Two additional, specialized, planes to add to your tool chest – – the Scrub Plane and the Toothing Plane. The Scrub Plane (Stanley No 40) is used to remove large quantities of wood in a short period of time. Working diagonally or across the grain. It is...
