Shaker design: Unadorned, not unsophisticated
Shakers may have been pragmatic and believed in utility first, but their designs were not simple. To the contrary, they combined natural materials, superb craftsmanship, and beautiful details.
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How to sharpen odd shaped tools
Sandpaper, dowels, and wood scraps solve unique sharpening challenges
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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.
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