Scandinavian Grind Skew Chisel
This tool is a carver’s dream, but it had to be saved from history first. There is an unfortunate reality that many woodworking techniques and tools have been lost to…
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This Simple Upgrade Makes Parallel Clamps Way Better
Parallel clamps are one of the most commonly used clamping tools in a woodworking shop. They’re versatile, strong, and ideal for panels, casework, and glue-ups of all sizes. In spite of how much I rely on them, they aren’t perfect. The Problems Parallel clamps feature hard plastic faces. While durable, that material creates two common […]
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Read moreHow Sandpaper Is Made
We visit a manufacturing facility to get the nitty-gritty on making abrasives. In all likelihood sandpaper isn’t made the way you probably think it’s made. In fact, what is most unusual about sandpaper manufacturing is how similar it is to …
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Shop Mallet Selection
It’s easy to get a handle on which whacker to choose. If you’ve ever whacked a carving tool or pounded a joint using your palm or the side of your fist – I know you have because we’ve all …
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A Decisive Way to Release Rusted Parts and Bring a Tool Back to Life
As most of you probably know by now, I’m a woodworker who doesn’t let a bit of rust stand in the way of putting a tool back to work — whether in my own shop or in the woodworking program …
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