fidgen

They say things come in threes- well they have this year in the woodworking community haven't they?
Sad news indeed, I've been a fan of his work since watching Rob Cosmans video about three years ago. It's worth checking out.
An inspiration on design and hand tool use he'll be missed.
Thanks for the video link.
Tom

Seeing a piece like this makes one realise the possibilities in wood craft. Wow....incredible;all the elements are there, incredible(I said that already didn't I?). Now I'm either going to go practice my skills or throw away my tools !
Cheers.

The finish I use exclusively is the oil/varnish blend by Tried and True. After spending years with heavy varnishes and toxic resins I've found this product a real pleasure to use.
www.triedandtruewoodfinish.com
Cheers!

custim,

The plane is one of my favourite hand tools. It was made by James Krenov; I purchased it from him a few years ago and have enjoyed working with it since. The small 'shelf' or 'piece of wood' on the lower front edge enables me to quickly determine plumb while holding a piece in the front, vertical position with a surface clamp. Nice for sawing dovetails. The one I'm using in the picture here is the 'surface clamp' by Veritas-available through Lee Valley Tools...In use, simply flush up the right bottom edge of the workpiece with the far right side of the shelf and while lightly holding/pushing the workpiece towards the main body of the clamp I know that the piece is square...at least in relation to the tool chest!
The wooden cam-clamps on the back don't get in the way while in storage but they're the first thing removed when I get to a work site...they're sole purpose is to hold the toolchest firmly down to a larger work surface (ie:kitchen table etc..) while I'm using the chest as a make shift workbench. And finally, I do actually store an 8" engineers square on the back tray section as well as a small level, pencil and any other odds and ends that find it's way in...usually some screws and lint!t
Check out my blog for more information on it.
Cheers.
www.tomfidgen.blogspot.com

Madison,
I'm actulaly designing a slightly larger version of this piece with the woods reversed! It'll be interesting to see...
And to answer your question, yes, I do sell my work.
Cheers!

Fred,

Besides rumaging through 'ol flea markets and antique dealers I wouldn't really know where to start looking for a replacement tote. (handle)
I'd suggest you make your own, it could be a fun and rewarding experience for you as well as giving the tool a 'custom 'made by Fred original'.
Cheers!