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You know that box that was labelled "Rabot" (Plane in French)… Well, its been nagging me for a while, I just had to take a break from my cleaning up the shop, landscaping, cutting the grass, working on a few small projects etc. etc... and finally I broke down and decided to open it today and see what I got misplaced for a while . We got back here in Jun 2011, so that box sat unopened until now, 7 years later... This is what I found inside 13 wood planes, 1 folk sculpture, 2 large and 1 small C-Clamps, a dual beam marking gauge and what I was most excited to see the light of day again... … Was my hand made from scratch model of my first plane love the mighty CP107 Argus It was detailed and painted by my good friend Rene Laliberte when we used to be next door roommates in the Base barracks 219. The poor girl has a broken back and droopy wings. Wearing the markings at the time we worked on her, late 70s I used to have a large collection of Canadian military aircrafts models, all...

Believed it or not, this is also in response to a question asked by Matt about a  Funky Spokeshave he found.  His is a EC Stearns copy of Leonard Bailey patent, so this is where it all start... Leonard, yes that would be THE Leonard Bailey of the famed Bailey/Stanley bench planes fame, was involved with a few small companies to manufactures and sell his designs before and after being involved with Stanley Rule & Level Co. One of them being, the Bailey, Chany & Co.  Manufacturers, Leonard Bailey and Jacob Chany, Boston Massachusetts 1868-1869 Pocket catalog of the firm, shows a full range of Bailey planes from No 1 thru 8 , wood bottom transitionals, and spokeshaves, all of Leonard`s design In May of 1869, Leonard Bailey entered into an agreement with the Stanley Rule & Level Co of New Britain Connecticut.  The agreement provided exclusive rights to manufacture iron and wood bottom planes, spokeshaves and scrapers under patents issued to Leonard. Seven (7...

With the Boring till now put back together and hanging in its spot on the wall (finally). Last touch left is to secured it to its top and bottom cleats, 2 screws each. Not necessary, just making it small earthquake proof, for the tools to remain safe in place without falling over. Being facetious here, where I am, if my underground basement walls move... I have a bigger problem... I really like the contrast between the hardwoods (Yellow Birch, stained) and the color of the till. I'm also glad I gave it a fresh coat of paint prior to re-installing the holders  But the sad shape of the shop is causing me to pause for a minute. While I have a few projects  on the go, it is seriously hampering my efforts, and in response to Sylvain concerns about waiting too long before introducing the grand peanuts into the shop, I know that my first order of priority right now is getting this shop safe..er to walk around. As it stands I can take my life into my hands everytime I walk in, but it ...