A previous post featured a large Maccasar Ebony billet that I acquired. Even though this piece is estimated to have been drying for at least...

It's been hectic in the shop this week in preparation for another road trip. I'll be traveling to Cedar Rapids to spend some time in...

One of the most ordered tools at Brese Plane is the small smoother that we've come to call the "J" plane. As I stop to think a...

Equipment acquisition is sometimes a wonderful way to increase your capabilities, efficiency and accuracy in your work. However it's not...

Like most people I have a occasion to buy new tools for the shop and when I obtain a tool with which I am particularly impressed I like to...

I participated in the Altanta Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event February 18th and 19th at Peach State Lumber in Kennesaw, Georgia. This was a grea...

Obviously the rear tote is the first thing your hand touches when you pick up a plane and you will either immediately like the tool or you...