There’s no question that modern irons are far superior to the vintage irons that you find in virtually all old planes. Unless you’re a casual woodworker who only uses your plane(s) a few times a year, the...
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Vintage hand planes are commonly found in the wild with filthy, crud encrusted, cracked, or broken totes and knobs. While I periodically come across a plane with a knob or tote that has an old repair (usually...
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