Most bench planes come equipped to eliminate tear-out.
by Kees van der Heiden & Wilbur Pan
pages 32-34
Handplanes are great tools for creating a smooth, finish-ready surface on a board without the dust and noise from a sander. If the board…
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Read moreIt sure is cute – but is it useful? Few tools spark the affection of so many as the Stanley No. 1 size bench plane. Regardless of one’s interest, the small plane has a way of catching everyone’s eye. …
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For the cost of one large piece of machinery, you can set up a complete shop with hand tools. Here’s what you need to get started.
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