“But There’s More!”
Searching Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree for old hand planes can lead to unexpected tool treasures, hidden collections, and rare vintage finds.
Tag Gumtree
Cheap (free) source of timber
With my boards and platters I'm always on the lookout for good quality hardwood planks. Community sales forums can often provide old furniture that is made from timber that meets this need.
Not another table?
When I made the 3m long dining table we knew that it would not meet all of our entertaining requirements. So the solution was to make a smaller matching table that could go on the end of the larger table or stand alone.