Simple guide for straight handsaw cuts
A simple clamping aid guarantees straight cuts.
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Repairing hand plane totes and knobs
If you have a vintage Stanley hand plane, chances are you’ll need to repair the “furniture”- or wooden parts – sooner or later.
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Buying a new tool is a lovely day. If you’re like me, you’ve spent hours researching and making sure you’re making the right choice. I spend hours reading forums, watching videos, and trying out demonstration examples when possible. I consummate the relationship with a handful of numbers on a piece of plastic. Once home, I […]
Read moreReview: Melbourne Tools – Excellent new planes from Australia
Dave Fisher reviews MTC’s new low-angle block plane and small router plane.
Read moreMade You Look: An overcomplicated but fun shooting board
Sometimes an overcomplicated version of a simple project, like a shooting board, is just plain fun (plane fun? HA!).
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