John Winter – Common Woodworking

John Winter commented on the post, Using a Plane 4 months ago

Hi Jon,

It is possible that you may need to round over the outside wings of your iron a little more. However, if you’re creating noticeable ridges with every plane stroke, the chances are your board is not flat, […]
John Winter commented on the post, How To Choose Wood 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi Ben,

Sorry for the wait. Regarding your first and second questions, I recommend you watch Paul’s ‘How to build a workbench’ series on youtube. (link to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2ZiNs_Wek ) In […]
John Winter commented on the post, Buying a Plane 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi William,

There really isn’t any point in looking for a specific manufacture date. Paul probably meant that the pre-war Stanleys were made in the USA and had rosewood handle and tote. They really are lovely to […]

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