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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.
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
You don't need a table saw or router to cut accurate dadoes. With a few basic hand tools and a … Read More
Build a solid-wood mallet using scrap hardwood and basic tools. Follow along step-by-step to create a durable, shop-made tool perfect … Read More
Bring drill press accuracy to your hand-held drill with this inexpensive and easy-to-use accessory. Read More
Learn the basic techniques for using a woodworking chisel, including overhand and underhand grips, bevel orientation, paring mortises, and fine-tuning … Read More
For smooth, curved cuts and other fine work, it’s tough to beat the results you can get with a coping … Read More
Rasps and files give you remarkable control when shaping curved and contoured woodworking parts. Learn how to work from coarse … Read More
A thicker replacement blade can breathe new life into an old hand plane. But before installing a new iron, you'll … Read More
Power tools may do most of the heavy lifting, but a few well-chosen hand tools can take your woodworking to … Read More
A shoulder plane is one of the most useful hand tools for fine-tuning woodworking joints. Learn how to set one … Read More
A well-tuned smoothing plane can leave wood surfaces remarkably smooth without hours of sanding. Learn how to set the blade, … Read More
A cabinet scraper or scraper plane can quickly remove machine marks, smooth figured grain, and leave a surface ready for … Read More
Accurate woodworking starts long before you make the first cut. These seven essential measuring and layout tools will help you … Read More
A card scraper is one of the simplest hand tools in the shop—and one of the most useful. Learn how … Read More
