Anyone know a good place to get antique machinery oiling cans, besides eBay? I picked up a (more well-used looking) one of these guys at the local tool library’s tool swap today, and I want to pamper it like it deserves.
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https://www.tias.com/north-bros-yankee-no-1530a-ratchet-hand-drill-755492.html
This is a nice clean 11" long, hand drill marked "YANKEE NO. 1530A NORTH BROS. MFG. CO. PHILA. PA. U.S.A." on the nickel plated selector switch barrel. North Brothers was one of the top maker's of hand, breast, and push drills, from the late 1800's to 1946, when they sold out to Stanley Tools. This model is the small ratchet drill with 5 different choices on the selector switch barrel, so you can choose "LOCK, RIGHT HAND DOUBLE, RIGHT HAND RATCHET, LEFT HAND RATCHET, REGULAR, and these are...
Incidentally, I normally (except here) post ‘quiet public’, meaning I use no hashtags because they don’t work in that mode. Posts look better, too. Juvenile word, hashtag. Better, octothorp.
So to follow along in my manual endeavors (octothorps below), if only to laugh at my blunders, the best way is to use my feed, or just follow.
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Thread 2 of the bench ‘restore’: long stretchers.
See thread 1 for background and focus on trestles…
https://woodworking.group/@wedge/116419663798843554
Thread 3, not started yet, will focus on top.
Reposting photos to get off on correct foot in this thread.
A recap: the workbench was built with long stretchers having tusk tenons. Top arrises on stretchers are beat up but I’ll simply round those over. However, the tenons on one end of each stretcher need repaired.
#DublinNH - Introduction to #JapaneseJoinery 1 and 2
#MAXTMakerspace
Sunday 12 Apr 2026 and Sunday 19 Apr 2026
9:00 AM | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
"Event Description
Paul Tuller has been using Japanese hand tools for 45 years. This class will be an introduction to Japanese Joinery.
The first session will cover basic tool usage and layout for joinery. The second session will carry on with more complicated joinery, but each session can stand alone. You may enroll in either session or both.
Students will work on test joints to create their own sample collection of techniques alongside becoming familiar with the methods and principals involved.
Tools will be provided, but if students have their own Japanese tools, they are welcome to bring them and Paul can provide tips on sharpening and adjustment.
There will be a lunch break about noon. Students can bring a bag lunch or go out to nearby restaurants if they wish.
Please contact Paul if you have any questions at: [email protected]
Details
Starts: 12 Apr 2026 9:00 AM
Ends: 19 Apr 2026 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Age Range: 18+
Experience Level: All Levels
Pricing: $55/100 Members, $70/120 Non Members
Class length: 1 -2 Days
Students can choose to take part 1, part 2 or both for a reduced rate. The joints covered in each class will be different."
FMI and to register:
https://maxtmakerspace.org/events/view/introduction-to-japanese-joinery-1-and-2
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Paul Tuller has been using Japanese hand tools for 45 years. This class will be an introduction to Japanese Joinery. The first session will cover basic tool usage and layout for joinery. The second session will carry on with more complicated joinery, but each session can stand alone. You may enroll in either session or both. Students will work on test joints to create their own sample collection of techniques alongside becoming familiar with the methods and principals involved. Tools will be provided, but if students have their own Japanese tools, they are welcome to bring them and Paul can provide tips on sharpening and adjustment. There will be a lunch break about noon. Students can bring a bag lunch or go out to nearby restaurants if they wish. Please contact Paul if you have any questions at: [email protected]
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