Book Review: Foundations of Woodworking By Michael Pekovich

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For the January 2022 issue of Wood News Online, Norm Reid reviewed Foundations of Woodworking by Michael Pekovich: While there are many good books that introduce woodworking to newcomers…none are perfect. Except, perhaps, Pekovich’s new book, Foundations of Woodworking. Read the rest of the review Purchase your own copy of Foundations of Woodworking Click this […]

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Tool Test: 3M Convolute Deburring Wheel

Megan Fitzpatrick Grinding, June 2017 #232, Sharpening, Tool Review, Tool Test

Tool: Scotch-Brite Deburring Wheel Shop Now Manufacturer: 3M MSRP: $50+ Someone saw this deburring wheel on Instagram and clued me in to it; sold. It’s really a metal-working tool for knocking off sharp edges and small bits of metal. …
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Planer Blade Sharpening Jig

American Woodworker Editors AW151, blade care, Jigs and Fixtures, Planer, Sharp, Sharpening, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade

I re-sharpen disposable planer blades a few times, using a shop-made jig, before tossing the blades away. I use a set of three diamond hones to sharpen the blade at an angle 5° higher than the factory bevel to minimize …
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The Unicorn Sharpening Meathod

Pop Wood Editors Chisels, February 2021 #257, Sharpening, Techniques

A simple sharpening technique for unbelievably sharp edges that are tough and long-lasting. By David Weaver, Winston Chang, and William Tindal Nothing slices, chops or pares through wood like a freshly sharpened chisel, but sharp edges don’t last forev…

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