WOOD TOOLS

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By artspeck


Isn't it strange how you learn about things! A dear friend of mine sadly passed away recently, (RIP Sonny) and he had worked with wood all his life. His workshop was fascinating to look around, and half the stuff I didn't know what it's use was. So after seeing all of this fine stuff, I researched the subject, and here's a bit about what I learnt.

SAWS. There are handsaws such as the cross-cut saw, panel saw, tenon saw, dovetail saw, bead saw, light back saw, compass saw, keyhole saw, bow saw, coping saw, fretsaw and veneer saw. Are you still with me or did you nod off just there?

Spokeshaves, rasps, wood file, riffler, draw knife, chisels for various purposes, marking and testing tools such as the try and mitre squares, gauges, rules, marker knives, and boring tools such as the ratchet brace and all sorts of different bits.

I know this is exciting stuff, but contain yourself, there's more to follow:

Cool New Tools!


PLANES The bench plane, metal plane, the smoothing, trying, rougher, jointer, block, scrub, rebate, filister, moulding plough, badger, thumb, trenching, chariot, jack and trying planes and a whole lot more.

I know this is exciting stuff, but contain yourself, there's more to follow:

How about the bradawl, and gimlet, every type of screwdriver, cramps, the mitre block and the shooting board. Sonny was a true professional in carpentry, and skills which he possessed are being forgotten by the next generation.

If you are interested in this hobby or trade and looking for treasures such as I've mentioned, I've placed some links on this page to help you find them.

WOOD FLOORING INFORMATION



tools in the News

  • Tools for the road are designed to make travel a snapMiami Herald12 hours ago

    Here are reviews of some new travel tools to take on the road. Balanzza pioneered the small handheld digital luggage scale. It clips onto the handle of a bag, and, when lifted, displays the bag's weight, beeps, and then keeps the weight displayed so it can be read when the bag is set down. But what if you want to weigh something that has no handle -- such as a box or books? No problem with two ...

  • Landscaper stripped of truck, toolsAthens Banner-Herald15 hours ago

    The owner of a landscaping company reported that thieves made off with his truck and tools, worth more than $40,000, overnight Thursday, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

  • Charter One bank seeks donations of school supplies for 'Tools for School' campaignParma Sun Post23 hours ago

    Local Charter One bank branches will accept school supply donations throughout the month. The "Tools for School" initiative, sponsored by The Salvation Army and Charter One, provides backpacks filled with supplies to children in the Parma, Cleveland, Euclid and Lakewood...

  • School supplies — The tools of learningSeattle Times34 hours ago

    Celebrate the Fourth of July with a donation to The School Supply Drive of The Seattle Times Fund for the Needy. Help equip children with the tools of learning for the coming school year.

  • Thieving mom used kids as "tools of trade'Kitchener - Waterloo Record34 hours ago

    KITCHENER (Jul 4, 2009) -- A disgusted judge said yesterday a Kitchener mother who took her children with her when she shoplifted, sometimes using their stroller to hide stolen items, was employing her kids as "tools of the trade."

  • Selling your home? Online tools level the playing fieldCarteret County News-Times10 hours ago

    (ARA) - Modern home selling has gone way beyond the "for sale" sign on the front lawn. Nearly 90 percent of home buyers look online when shopping for a home, according to the National Association of Realtors. So your home-selling efforts need to cruise the Information Superhighway at top speed.

  • Using brush, spray and fill toolsTimes Education Supplement2 days ago

    This lesson focuses primarily on developing pupils' ability to use specific tools in a typical art-based program. Children are encouraged to recognise important symbols associated with various religions.

  • Media Advisory: This Summer, CATSA Wants Passengers to Pack Smart New Tools to Inform Air TravellersMarketwire2 days ago

    HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - July 3, 2009) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will unveil new online tools to help passengers be better prepared before they come to the airport this summer. CATSA and the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) will also provide useful tips for summer travel. /T/ When: July 7, 2009 11 A.M. Where: Halifax Stanfield International ...

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