Sam Clarke

While researching plane makers, I came across an old article from someone claiming to have invented double bevelling plane irons , which most people would call a back bevel today: I’m sceptical he invented the idea, although it is possible.

Happy Christmas everyone!

I recently aquired a plough plane with arms that had definitely seen better days.

I recently acquired another oilstone.

While doing some research for a project, I came across a newspaper announcement which claimed President Johnson, the ex-president of the United States (1865-1869), had invented a combination plane: Ex-President Johnson has invented a combination plane. –…

This wooden jack plane was in need of a new handle, the original had broken off and been replaced with a crudely made handle that was painful to use.

Beyond Ballistics recently posted a video about a home-made rust remover: After experimenting with it for a few weeks, I can say it works!

I’ve finally got around to making a box for the cleaned up India stone.

Old oil stones are often covered in gunk, so much so that it can be hard to tell what they are.

I recently came across a YouTube video of a massive European-style plane titled “World record – largest plane in the world” which made me curious to learn more.