Woodworker’s guide to glue
Use the working properties of different glue types to your advantage.
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Sharp blades start with a flat back
You’ll never experience the upside of a super-sharp blade if you don’t put in the time on the backside.
Read moreSharpening gouges and other curved blades
Bob demonstrates a cool tool that helps him get curved blades sharp without much fuss.
Read moreSharpening a plane blade
Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how he sharpens his plane blades and gets back to work without skipping a beat.
Read moreRelieving the corners of a plane blade
Bob Van Dyke sharpens his plane blades with a subtle camber on the edges of the blade, allowing him more control with his handplanes.
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