How to make an Ames square
Used to find the center of a circle, this shopmade tool is useful in setup for spindle turning on the lathe.
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Sharpening Fundamentals with Bob Van Dyke
If you’re not able to get your hand tools sharp, you’re not going to have much success (or fun) with them. Early in my woodworking journey, I thought that everyone…
Read moreSharpening gouges and other curved blades
Bob demonstrates a cool tool that helps him get curved blades sharp without much fuss.
Read moreSharpening a plane blade
Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how he sharpens his plane blades and gets back to work without skipping a beat.
Read moreRelieving the corners of a plane blade
Bob Van Dyke sharpens his plane blades with a subtle camber on the edges of the blade, allowing him more control with his handplanes.
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