How to sharpen odd shaped tools
Sandpaper, dowels, and wood scraps solve unique sharpening challenges
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Sanding, really really up-close
Scanning electron microscope reveals secrets of success
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 moreIn praise of mistakes
Though it may be tempting to forget your mistakes, it’s probably more useful to embrace them and use them as teachers.
Read moreUzukuri finish
Similar in appearance to wood worn by prolonged exposure to the elements, uzukuri finish is created by rubbing a stiff brush back and forth along the wood, gradually removing the softer areas of early wood.
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