The Village Woodworker

One man's journey ............

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Turner Hand Planes - A Small Review

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Made in Australia until around 1970, Turner handplanes are an important part of our country's manufacturing heritage, and are still to...
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Repairing Broken Saw Handle Spurs

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Hand saws today are most commonly provided with a plastic handle, and a blade with hardened and non re-sharpenable teeth.  As a bonus, they ...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Restoring A Gateleg Table - Part 2

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Restoring a badly cared for and broken piece of furniture is always a challenge.  Sometimes the problems are minor, but still need care in t...
Monday, October 29, 2012

Kids and Woodwork - A Happy Combination

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When do you first remember enjoying woodwork? For some people it is later in life, when there is a stirring within the creative spirit ...
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Restoring A Gateleg Table - Part 1

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This particular table was a ruin when I got it.  Broken and in pieces. It sat in a corner of the shed waiting for me to move it up my prior...
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Bruce Wei Ukuleles - A Small Review

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There has been much discussion about the pros and cons of various ukulele makes - from a wide range of different manufacturers.  Any Ukulele...
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The Village Woodworker
Telegraph Point, NSW, Australia
I have always loved woodworking, especially with the tools used in the 19th and 20th centuries before power tools became commonplace. The tools themselves fascinate me, and I admire the skill and imagination that went into their manufacture, as well as their beauty. "Some old things are lovely... warm still with the life of forgotten men who made them" (D H Lawrence)
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