Equipment

A bullnose plane is useful when a normal block plane cannot get close enough to a stopped recess, shoulder, or […]

Plane iron camber is the slight curve ground across the cutting edge of a hand-plane blade. It controls how deeply

A wooden jack plane is a practical choice when traditional carpentry calls for fast stock removal, a quiet workshop, and

Best Replacement Blades for Block Planes Used on Site A block plane used on site takes more abuse than one

Paring a dovetail baseline is a small operation with little tolerance for error. The goal is to remove the last

Glue on a chisel’s sides or back is more than a cosmetic nuisance. Dried PVA can stop the tool sitting

A blind mortise is a pocket cut into a timber without opening through the opposite face. It is common in

Trimming a door hinge leaf recess is a small job, but it rewards controlled cutting rather than force. The hinge

A chisel only cuts as well as its bevel and edge allow. If the blade rocks while you hone it,

Rust on a chisel tang or ferrule is usually a maintenance problem, not a reason to throw the tool away.