How to Make a Simple Story Stick for Repeated Site Measurements
A story stick is one of the simplest ways to repeat a measurement accurately on site. It is a strip […]
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Wheel Marking Gauge vs Fence Marking Gauge for Joinery
For most joinery, a wheel marking gauge is the cleaner, more controlled tool. A traditional fence marking gauge is cheaper,
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Best Marking Knives for Fine Cross-Grain Joinery Lines
Why use a marking knife? A marking knife cuts a narrow groove across the grain instead of pushing fibers aside
How to Set a Cutting Gauge for a Clean Timber Shoulder
What a cutting gauge does A cutting gauge scores a line across timber with a small knife rather than scratching
Best Marking Gauges for Repeated Timber Edge Setouts
Why use a marking gauge for repeated edge setouts A marking gauge transfers a measurement from a board edge to
How to Adjust a Hand Plane When the Blade Shifts Sideways
A hand plane blade that keeps moving sideways usually has one of three causes: the cap iron or lever cap
Best Hand Planes for Working on Narrow Door Rails
Narrow door rails are awkward to plane because there is little room for a broad sole, and the work is
Best Hand Planes for Preparing Timber Glue Faces
Best Hand Planes for Preparing Timber Glue Faces A good glue face is straight, square to the reference face, and
What Is a Scrub Plane Best Used for in Carpentry?
A scrub plane is a hand plane built to remove wood quickly, not to leave a finished surface. Its short
How to Keep a Hand Plane Sole Flat During Site Use
A hand plane stays useful on site only if its sole remains flat, clean, and free from damage. A slightly