Equipment

A site-ready chisel sharpening kit should do more than produce a keen edge on a clean workbench. It needs to […]

A deep slot—a long, narrow recess cut across the grain or along a board—can be made with either a firmer

Keeping a chisel cut straight across the grain comes down to three things: a sharp edge, a clear layout line

What the job asks of a chisel A timber housing—also called a housing joint or dado—is a recess cut across

Why a thin glue line needs a light touch A squeezed-out bead of wood glue can look harmless, but scraping

Chopping chisels and paring chisels may have the same bevel-and-edge shape, but they are built for different kinds of work.

Cold weather changes how a chisel handle feels and how reliably it takes a blow. A handle that is comfortable

What trimming a hardwood threshold demands A threshold that catches on a door or sits proud of the finished floor

Tools and materials A flush bolt should sit level with the face of the door, with its plate supported across

Chisels and plane irons need a sharp, flat edge; the choice between waterstones and diamond plates is mainly about how