Taming Handplane Tear-out
Nothing in handplaning is more frustrating than tear-out
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Category Archives: Hand Tool
A Small but Mighty Handle for Augur Bits
One of the most exciting new tools that my students and I got to try and use this year was the 6 Piece Bushcraft Survival Auger Kit with T-Handle and 5 Auger Bits in Tool Roll from WoodOwl. The new …
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Bad Axe Tool Works D8 Handsaws Review
Tool: D8 Hand Saw Shop Now Manufacturer: Bad Axe Toolworks MSRP:$395+ Making a good handsaw is difficult; making great handsaws at a production level seems darned near impossible. The D8 handsaws (based on the Disston D8 and Simonds …
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Troubleshooting Planes
Practical solutions to common plane problems. When a plane is working right, it can produce a silky-smooth surface that absolutely glistens. When it doesn’t work, you get an ugly surface covered with blemishes. The problem can be your sharpening, your …
Read moreThe Core Hand Tools
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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