Tag Archives: rehab

Rehabbing a SB #5C-Putting a decade’s old tool back to work.

Posted on August 14, 2012 by The Write Biz

Here’s a SB #5C I picked up at an estate sale. I actually had a frown on my face when I first spied it because I had just finished looking at some overpriced saws in very sorry condition. The eight … Continue reading →

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Try square rehab project

Posted on July 16, 2011 by The Write Biz

Whenever I visit art fairs and museums, I always find myself standing before the works that use mixed media. Maybe it’s the shiny parts working in concert for artistic effect. To me, the creative aggregation of wood, metal, glass, fabric, … Continue reading →

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An ode to Awl

Posted on May 11, 2011 by The Write Biz

There have been many times where I could have used a good scratch awl. They’re great for: Making pilot holes for nails, brads and screws to prevent splitting (see Hand Tools: Their Ways and Workings by Aldren Watson. This text … Continue reading →

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Disston saw rehabbing-Part 2-Sharpening, testing and adding to tool kit

Posted on April 9, 2011 by The Write Biz

Disston Backsaw Rehab-2-Sharpening I’ll be honest. The thought of sharpening all those little teeth, with their attendant geometries has always intimidated me. But so did tuning my first Stanley Bailey Type 11 smoother. And what I’ve learned from tuning my … Continue reading →

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Disston Backsaw Rehab-1 Cleaning, repairing and rehabbing

Posted on April 5, 2011 by The Write Biz

Disston Backsaw Rehab-1 Cleaning, repairing and rehabbing I was in Salt Lake City recently on business. After dinner I slipped into my pajamas to watch tv and do one of my favorite on-the-road activities—look for tools on Ebay. Now that … Continue reading →

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