I made a ramped shooting board from scrap cherry and restored and commissioned a Type 9 Stanley No. 6C to serve as a dedicated plane for this appliance.
Leg_at_the_center_of_side_rail_has_two_pins_up_into_the_rail.JPG180 viewsAt the center of each side rail there is an auxillary leg that has two metal pins that pit up into the side rails.Sgt42RHR
Before_compressed.JPGSorby plow plane before cleaning52 viewsThis is what the I. Sorby plow plane looked like when I got it.Sgt42RHR
42d_RHR_button_and_King_s_Storekeeper_mark_for_1st_Model_Brown_Bess.JPG42d RHR button & King's Storekeeper mark for 1st Model Brown Bess145 viewsSgt42RHR
Chest_top_down.jpgView from the top129 viewsI thought this was the most interesting side to have face up for the chest lid. The eye is drawn to the swirling vortex of expanding grain seen in the front right; and with the eight layers of thin shellac (abraded with Liberon 0000 after each coat) you can look down into the vortex. Must get a better photo of this aspect to share with you.Sgt42RHR
I_made_a_fiddle_today.JPGI made a fiddle277 viewsI stole a few hours to make a fiddle to use in making tapered octagonal socket chisel handles. Here it's loaded with a square tapered dogwood blank and it's ready to put in the vise and begin work.Sgt42RHR
before_reverse_compressed.JPGSorby plow plane reverse before cleaning54 viewsThis is what the other side looked like when I got it before cleaningSgt42RHR
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folding_table_closeup_of_hinges_in_folded_position.jpgCloseup of goose neck knife hinges in the folded position63 viewsThe goose neck knife hinges allow the table top to rotate up and around so that the top surface of the table lies flat against the back of the table legs.Sgt42RHRApr 22, 2013
folding_table_folded.jpgTable is folded43 viewsThe table is shown folded for storage or transportation. It folds to about 6 inches thick. I've made a flat canvas bag for the table with a drawstring closure. I have a similar bag for the folding chair in this picture.Sgt42RHRApr 22, 2013
folding_table_showing_webbing_hinges_and_catch_hardware~0.jpgFolding table showing webbing, hinges, and catch hardware45 viewsThe webbing limits the outward travel of the legs and at the same time provides tension against the brass catches that anchor the moveable end of the table top to the legs.Sgt42RHRApr 22, 2013
folding_table_underside_of_top_folding.jpgUnderside of folding table top44 viewsIn preparation for folding, this shows the underside of the table top. The two brass latches that secure the top are visible at the bottom.Sgt42RHRApr 22, 2013
Goose_neck_knife_hinges_on_folding_table.jpgGoose Neck Knife Hinges38 viewsI made these hinges using 1/8" thick brass. The goose neck design is necessary in order to allow the table top to fold around and lay flat against the back of the legs for storage or transportation.Sgt42RHRApr 22, 2013
folding_table_unfolded_and_ready_for_use.jpgGeorge III Folding table70 viewsThis mahogany table is 16" x 30" x 30" tall and is made from mahogany, webbing, and brass.Sgt42RHRApr 22, 2013
Galootaclaus_2012.JPGGalootaclaus 2012166 viewsElf Scott Garrison is both prescient and creative! I now have a CD recording of fiddle and guitar performance of music from Thomas Jefferson's library, a set of lovely 17th century French playing cards (now I really have to finish that folding table), Kauffman's wonderful book on Early American Copper, Tin & Brass, a bottle of Old Brown Glue (now I have no excuse not to use hide glue on my next project), and a bottle of beeswax and orange oi wood conditioner (and I've got an old family rocker that's going Sgt42RHRJan 03, 2013
Alvin_Sellins_Stanley_Sweet_Heart_Buckle.jpgBuckle, belt, and tool126 viewsYears ago I picked up an Alvin Sellens Stanley Sweetheart belt buckle, stamped 496 of 500. I finally got around to making the belt today. I tried some water soluble dye this time, and the edge is dressed with a W. H. Horn & Bro edging tool (1890-1902 Philadelphia).Sgt42RHRDec 06, 2012
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