Best Block Planes for Smoothing Cut Ends on Trim
A sharp block plane is a quick way to clean up the end of a...
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How to Keep a Chisel Square to the Workpiece While Chopping
Keeping a chisel square to the workpiece while chopping is mostly a matter of controlling...
How to Cut a Small Dovetail Socket with Hand Chisels
What a small dovetail socket is A dovetail socket is the tapered recess that accepts...
How to Pare a Tenon Cheek for a Close-Fitting Joint
What you’re aiming for A tenon cheek is the broad, flat face left after cutting...
How to Make a Simple Chisel Edge Protector for a Tool Roll
A chisel edge protector keeps a sharp bevel from knocking against other tools in a...
How to Remove Nicks from a Chisel Edge Without Wasting Steel
A small nick does not mean a chisel needs a new bevel. The fastest way...
How to Hone a Chisel Microbevel for Quick Edge Maintenance
A microbevel is a narrow, slightly steeper bevel honed at the cutting edge of a...
How to Choose a Bevel Angle for Chisels Used on Softwood
For most chisels used on softwood, start with a bevel angle of about 25 degrees....
How to Prevent Chisel Handles from Splitting During Site Work
Why chisel handles split on site A chisel handle usually fails because repeated blows drive...
How to Remove Old Glue from a Timber Joint with a Chisel
Old glue can stop a timber joint from closing, prevent a repair from bonding, or...