Catching Up On The Modern Woodworkers Association

It may seem like its been a while since the +Modern Woodworkers Association recorded and posted a show.
Truth be told, weve been a behind the eight ball. That is not to say there have been not shows recorded in December. Weve just been tardy in posting them.
While formal show notes on the MWA site will go up soon, both December episodes are now available on Buzzsprout and iTunes.

Even after we made this prototype with him, Jeff was willing to speak with us.

Theyre both great episodes which we hope youll enjoy. In episode #44 we talk with Jeff Miller about chairs, benches and woodworking in general. In episode #45 +Christopher Adkins talks one-on-one with +Tom Fidgen of the Unplugged Woodshop.

Were working to line up great guests for 2014 and were eager to get back to a regular schedule. Until then I hope youve enjoyed your holidays and get some time in your woodshop.

Dont forget about the +Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast. We talk woodworking with Guests from around the world of woodworking every other week. Subscribe to the RSS feed or iTunes today.

Sargent 507

After keeping it in a drawer for several months, I finally decided to restore an old Sargent 507, a model really exclusive that Stanley never put into production. Its the block version of the most famous Stanley 10. The 507 is a plane designated for cutting rabbets, very handy and suitable for using it with one hand. Very well finished, it mount the blade in bevel up position, thicker if compared to that of classical Stanley block planes. Needless to say, not limited to finishing rabbets and tenons, it proves to be reliable and capable of fine shavings also in finishing whit the grain.

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