Hand Tools

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.


Perfect Cuts With Coping & Fret Saws

Perfect Cuts With Coping & Fret Saws

For smooth, curved cuts and other fine work, it’s tough to beat the results you can get with a coping … Read More

Shaping Wood With Rasps & Files

Shaping Wood With Rasps & Files

Don’t overlook these simple, traditional hand tools. When it comes to shaping contoured surfaces, nothing works better. Read More

Fitting A Replacement Plane Blade

Fitting A Replacement Plane Blade

Adding a high-quality blade is a key step in renovating an old plane. But there are a few things to … Read More

Build Better With Top 5 Hand Tools

Build Better With Top 5 Hand Tools

To take the quality of your work to the next level, turn back the clock and learn about some "old … Read More

Tips & Techniques For Using A Smoothing Plane

Tips & Techniques For Using A Smoothing Plane

For the ultimate in smooth, flat surfaces, this versatile hand plane can't be beat. Here's how to make this tool … Read More

Shop Secrets To A Smooth Surface

Shop Secrets To A Smooth Surface

Forget the sandpaper. Take a look at a couple of scraping tools that take the work out of creating a … Read More

7 Essential Layout Tools

7 Essential Layout Tools

With a small collection of the right tools, you can handle just about any layout task — efficiently and accurately. Read More

Mastering the Card Scraper

Mastering the Card Scraper

Sharpening a card scraper is just the beginning—using it effectively is the real skill. In this video, Phil demonstrates simple … Read More

Emergency Rasp

Emergency Rasp

A set of files and rasps comes in handy for shaping workpieces. But if you don't have a particular tool … Read More

Hand Saw Depth Guide

Hand Saw Depth Guide

Cutting to a consistent depth is a key part of working with a hand saw. In addition to your layout … Read More

Small Parts Miter Trimmer

Small Parts Miter Trimmer

It isn't easy to trim a small piece of molding once it's been cut. You need a way to hold … Read More

Circles and Curves Made Easy

Circles and Curves Made Easy

Curves and arcs add interest to your projects. Discover our favorite tools for drawing them in. And find out how … Read More

The Essential Layout Tool

The Essential Layout Tool

You can't beat a pencil for most marking tasks. But you have some options when it comes to accuracy and … Read More

The Best Tool for Angles

The Best Tool for Angles

Every shop needs a few good rulers and squares. But these won't often work for angles. Find out why a … Read More

Handy Squares for Layout

Handy Squares for Layout

There's a wide variety of measuring and marking tools available. When it comes to squares, here are three that are … Read More