Equipment

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.

A microbevel is a narrow secondary bevel honed at the cutting edge of a chisel. It lets you sharpen only

The bevel angle changes how a chisel behaves more than many buyers expect. A low angle cuts easily and leaves