United Way Gift Basket project
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Every year my team at work makes a wine themed gift basket for a silent auction to raise money for our company's charity of choice United Way. My part is to make the box as nice and cheaply as possible. This year I used it as an excuse to try out a new finishing technique. At least new to me. I used a dark stain and then took a dry paint brush and lightly painted it to give it an aged look. I guess what is new is old.
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Keen Kutter KK7 Plane Restoration
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My brother called me last week to let me know a relative of his brother in law had passed away and had some hand tools none of the youngsters wanted, I was able to get a Stanley #78 rabbet plane, a Kunz spokeshave and a Keen Kutter KK7 plane for $ 20.00. I went to work on the #7 first. Over the last few days I soaked all the metal in rust remover and refinished the tote and knob. I flattened the sole and sides on my granite surface plate. The original Stanley blade was sharpened and has a great edge that cuts smoothly and razor thin. I was told this was probably purchased and used by their great grandpa (1897 – 1966). Does anyone know any details about this brand?
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