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Anarchist's 2016 Gift Guide, Day 7: Veritas Spokeshave

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Like a good French rasp, a spokeshave will open your eyes to a new world. Furniture parts that were once simply flat or round can easily be made curved and subtly faceted. And though the type of spokeshave you prefer is pretty personal, it's hard to argue that the most successful and copied model is the Stanley 151 shave. I think this model is the apogee of this form's design. […]The post Anarchist's 2016 Gift Guide, Day 7: Veritas Spokeshave appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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The Anarchist's Editor's Gift Guide, Item 2: Benchcrafted 'Skraper'

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I know, I know. If you've been reading this blog, my blog or following me on social media for while, you're already familiar with my deep-seated love for the Benchcrafted Skraper (what is it with the tools I like and funny spellings?!). This is not your grandfather's scraper. It has a 5/8″-wide x 3/16″- thick solid carbide bar on the business end that is honed on all working surfaces - […]The post The Anarchist's Editor's Gift Guide, Item 2: Benchcrafted 'Skraper' appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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Anarchist's 2016 Gift Guide, Day 8: A Trusco Toolbox

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I have worked out of an 18th-century-style tool chest since 1997 or so, but I still love a good metal toolbox. They are great for moving tools to a jobsite or storing a dedicated set of wrenches or a socket set. The plastic or sheet-metal toolboxes at home centers do nothing for me. The plastic breaks and the sheet metal is thin and bends when you look at it too […]The post Anarchist's 2016 Gift Guide, Day 8: A Trusco Toolbox appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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