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Some think that hand tools are mostly a thing of the past, but there's nothing further from the truth. Planes, chisels, and saws are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tools that perform without a cord.
Rabbet planes and shoulder planes may look similar, but each has a different job in the workshop. Learn how these … Read More
You don’t have to give up your table saw and router to enjoy working with hand tools. Here’s a practical … Read More
Fixing up old tools is something that I find grabs the attention of many woodworkers. Here we’ll be looking at … Read More
I get it, using rules for woodworking sounds about as revolutionary as electric light. Another fact: there are other ways … Read More
When you’re working at the table saw, you need something to help with the layout, which is why we’re wrapping … Read More
Being able to accurately mark parts and strike layout lines are tasks where a quality marking knife is without equal. … Read More
Bench planes and block planes get plenty of attention, but specialty joinery planes can be just as useful. Learn how … Read More
Files and rasps make quick work of shaping curves, smoothing saw marks, and refining details that are difficult to create … Read More
Learn how to build three shop-made woodworking tools including a brass hammer, upgraded layout square, and panel gauge. Improve accuracy … Read More
Japanese pull saws combine thin blades, sharp teeth, and excellent control for precise woodworking. Learn the differences between four useful … Read More
Man-made waterstones are a fast, reliable, and affordable way to sharpen your edge tools. Read More
These inexpensive tools make quick work of smoothing, shaping, and sharpening. Read More
A card scraper is one of my favorite hand tools, but there is a way to upgrade it by using … Read More
Using a simple offset turning technique, Chris Fitch shows how he turns oblong tool handles. This technique involves resetting the … Read More
A dovetailed brass plane body became the starting point for a one-of-a-kind shoulder plane. With a custom wenge infill, reshaped … Read More
