Hand Tools - Page 118 of 125

Jointing by Hand
August 1, 1996

Planes make tight edge-joints, quietly and efficiently
The Buckhorn Scraper
June 1, 1996

Smooth any contour with wooden-bodied scrapers made for the job at hand
Flattening Wide Panels by Hand
June 1, 1996

A flat, blemish-free surface doesn't have to take all day
Shopmade Cam Clamps
April 1, 1996

Inexpensive, easy to make and handy
Japanese Chisels
December 1, 1995

With proper preparation, Japanese chisels take and hold a superior edge.
Preparing a Scraper
October 1, 1995

It's just a flat piece of steel, but what a surface it leaves
Files, Rasps, and Rifflers
August 1, 1995

Mario Rodriguez provides a guide to files, rasps, and other effective but underappreciated shaping tools.
Buying the Best
August 1, 1995

When is a top-of-the-line hand tool worth the extra cost?
Strategies for Clamping
August 1, 1995

Work on a flat surface, and test-fit everything first
Patternmaker’s Vises
August 1, 1995

The most versatile work-holding device ever bolted to a bench

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