First things first. I wanted to make a quick addition to my yearly gift suggestions for woodworkers and/or handymen and women. Before I go on I have to add that I am neither paid or compensated by the companies that offer the items I am suggesting, nor did they ask me to do this. Furthermore, I have to add that I didn't ask their permission to do this, either. Not that I technically need permission, but I am just making it clear that I have absolutely no involvement in any way, shape, or form with either them.
A tin of Alfie Shine and the LAP tool apron.
The first gift on the addendum is Alfie Shine polish. A 2oz tin sells on Amazon for $14.95 and does a great job of cleaning and protecting most objects made of wood, leather, or metal. I use it on all of my wood-bodied planes and I think it is fantastic. Application is simple: apply a thin coat, wait 10 minutes and buff, and apply a second coat perhaps 48 hours later if you desire. An added bonus is that it smells incredible, and is made with all-natural ingredients. There is also a version available that is fragrance free.
The second and last item on the addendum is a tool apron from Lost Art Press. These aprons are sold on the LAP website for $50. I received mine as a birthday/Father's day gift back in June and it has proven to be a comfortable and useful way to keep handy all of the tools that you want to have nearby when working on a project, be it furniture or a home repair. The pockets are deep enough to hold smaller tools without them slipping out, but not so deep that they get lost and are difficult to remove. I liked it so much that I ordered one for my dad.
As usual, I have to also add that I don't post links, because people get weird, even when your intentions are good. But, these items are easy to find with a simple web search.
But the real reason for my post is a few videos I've recently made on edge-jointing with a hand plane. I feel that using a hand plane for edge jointing, or "match jointing" is as viable an option as using a powered jointer table, and I say that as a person who is in no way a hand-tool diehard. In the video below I discuss my opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of using a wood-bodied jointer plane for edge jointing boards for glue up. I feel that a wood-bodied jointer can be a viable alternative, in particular if you do not have or cannot afford to purchase a Stanely #7, which even on the used market can cost upwards of $200 including shipping and tax.
So I hope this helps, and I hope that if you watch the video you will find it helpful as well.
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