Woodsmith Tips

April 18, 2019

How to Sharpen a Hand Plane Blade: Quick & Easy Method

A sharp hand plane makes all the difference. Learn Chris Fitch’s simple method for sharpening a plane iron using oil stones and a leather strop … Watch Video

Dado Blade Setup Jig

This jig lets you "build" your stack of dado blades before putting them on the saw. So you'll have a perfect fitting dado slot every …

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Last Week's Tips

Corral Your Sawhorses

WoodsmithPlans.com features this clever plywood sawhorse plan that folds completely flat. This matching rack keeps them stored neatly and ready for their next task.

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How to Cut Hinge Mortises With a Router Table

Cut clean, accurate hinge mortises with your router table using simple L-shaped fence stops that control the start and end of every cut.

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