Resurrecting Chisels

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Resurrecting Chisels

Paul Anthony Chisels, February 2005 #146, Hand Tool, Old Tools, Sharpening, Techniques, Tool Repair, Tool Restoration

Old chisels can be brought back to life using these simple steps. If ever there was a type of used hand tool that was a good candidate for restoration, it’s a chisel. Lots of good deals on old chisels …
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Protecting Tools from Kids

Sam Stickle February 2005 #146, Oops, Out of the Woodwork, Safety, Shop Blog, Woodworking with Kids

Sometimes a little talking-to (and video surveillance) is all it takes. I have noticed three things about tools and kids. Kids can find tools even if it requires tunneling under the garage wall. Kids can claim complete innocence when asked …
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How to Cut Dovetails by Hand

Lonnie Bird Dovetails, February 2005 #146, Hand Tool, Handtool, handtools, Precise Hand-Cut Dovetails, Techniques, Woodworking Basics

The right techniques and tools (plus a few tricks) will give you a good start on mastering this fine traditional joint. Dovetails have long been recognized as the premier joint for casework and drawers – and for good reason. …
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