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Handplane Ergonomics
Aaron Keim Shares his tips for hand planing ergonomics.
Read moreAdd a Depth Stop to Your Handsaw
To ensure consistent depth of cut when using a backsaw, attach a 1/4-in.-thick piece of wood to one or both sides of the saw, with the wood pressed against the sawback and held in place with jumbo-size binder clips.
Read moreReview: Woodpeckers Router Plane
The two most critical factors in a router plane are that the sole is flat and that the cutting edge is parallel to the sole; this router plane was perfect on both counts.
Read moreReview: Zen-Wu Toolworks ZenSharp Starter Kit
Using the kit is a breeze. Because the cards don’t require flattening, you just splash and go.
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