How to sharpen odd shaped tools
Sandpaper, dowels, and wood scraps solve unique sharpening challenges
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Chipbreaker: Theory & Use
Most bench planes come equipped to eliminate tear-out.
by Kees van der Heiden & Wilbur Pan
pages 32-34
Handplanes are great tools for creating a smooth, finish-ready surface on a board without the dust and noise from a sander. If the board…
Read moreHow to refurbish a vintage plane
Toolmaker Eleanor Rose shows how to refurbish a block plane, a good place to start because these tools are plentiful and a shop staple.
Read moreRoubo’s Press Vise
This centuries-old device is effective in use and simple to make. In my early years as a woodworker I was prejudiced against veneer – but experience has mellowed my opinion; I’ve realized building the period furniture pieces on my …
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No-Wobble Pen Mandrel
While turning wooden pens, students in my woodshop classes kept wearing out the points on the live centers of our mini lathes. The points fit into the hollowed end of the pen mandrel. If the mandrel isn’t clamped tight enough …
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