Hartley Vane and the Half Hour It Takes to Fix Things

Field notes

The writing treats repair as a practical judgement rather than a restoration ritual. Its sharpening note prioritizes a flat blade back, a consistent angle, and finishing with a strop; the rust note separates removable surface corrosion from pitting that has actually taken away metal. The homepage names planes, chisels, braces, and stubborn hinges as recurring subjects, while describing the project as an occasional record rather than a formal publication or service.