Hand Tools - Page 18 of 125

Jim Tolpin reviews a new sector, a layout tool that solves math problems without math.

Replay Join chairmaker Peter Galbert, for a webinar on spokeshaves.

Mike Pekovich demonstrates how he uses his block plane to create roundovers and bullnose profiles, to make parts appear thinner or thicker, to exaggerate a curve, or even to make a straight edge appear curved.

Chairmaker Elia Bizzarri reviews these modern-day spoon bits

When you draw curves with flexible wood battens, blue tape is an easy way to hold them in place.

Period furniture maker Allan Breed shares four decades of experience in this webinar about hand tools.

With so many choices, Megan Fitzpatrick encourages folks to try out a few different smoothing planes before they buy one. But if pushed, she'll tell you to get a No. 3 with a 45° frog.

Four Fine Woodworking staffers show off their favorite whacking implements in their toolboxes.

Don't let gnarly grain stand in your way. Gary Rogowski outlines his strategies for handplaning woods that are prone to tearout.

Practicing these skills will help take your mind off of the news, and it's a great way to use up some scraps.