How to Choose a Plane Iron Camber for Rough and Fine Work
Plane iron camber is the slight curve ground across the cutting edge of a hand-plane...
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Best Wooden Jack Planes for Traditional Carpentry Work
A wooden jack plane is a practical choice when traditional carpentry calls for fast stock...
Best Replacement Blades for Block Planes Used on Site
Best Replacement Blades for Block Planes Used on Site A block plane used on site...
How to Pare a Dovetail Baseline Without Damaging the Pins
Paring a dovetail baseline is a small operation with little tolerance for error. The goal...
How to Clean Glue from Chisel Sides and Backs
Glue on a chisel’s sides or back is more than a cosmetic nuisance. Dried PVA...
How to Chop a Blind Mortise Without Breaking Through the Back
A blind mortise is a pocket cut into a timber without opening through the opposite...
How to Use a Chisel to Trim a Door Hinge Leaf Recess
Trimming a door hinge leaf recess is a small job, but it rewards controlled cutting...
How to Keep a Chisel Flat While Honing by Hand
A chisel only cuts as well as its bevel and edge allow. If the blade...
How to Remove Rust from a Chisel Tang and Ferrule
Rust on a chisel tang or ferrule is usually a maintenance problem, not a reason...
How to Hone a Chisel Microbevel Without Changing the Primary Bevel
A microbevel is a narrow secondary bevel honed at the cutting edge of a chisel....