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Wax Keeps Rust Off Hand Tools
August 10, 2006

Q: What should I use to keep hand tools from rusting? I’ve seen suggestions ranging from paste wax to WD-40 to camellia oil. Do any of those substances work better…
Sharpening a Scrub Plane
August 4, 2006

A scrub plane blade has a steep curve. Here's how to sharpen it to a keen edge.
File Handle from a Champagne Cork
August 2, 2006

I find the best file handle is the cork from a champagne bottle. The method is simplicity itself. Starting from the bottom, drill a small hole (perhaps 1/8 in. dia.)…
Non-Marring Mallet
August 2, 2006

For years, I've been looking for a heavy assembly mallet that won't mar a wooden surface. When I couldn't find what I needed, I invented it myself. A deadblow mallet…
Determining grain direction
July 13, 2006

Rules of Thumb: Understanding wood grain improves your success with hand and power tools
Which Plane to Buy: No. 4 or No. 4-1/2?
July 1, 2006

Q: I want to purchase a smoothing plane, and I’m trying to choose between a No. 4 and No. 4-1/2. What’s the difference between these two planes? David Christy, Carmichael,…
Bevel-Gauge Basics
July 1, 2006

The bevel gauge, or sliding bevel, is a simple tool that copies angles exactly without measuring them.
Half-Blind Dovetails
July 1, 2006

Cut perfect joints efficiently by hand
Choosing and Using Spokeshaves
July 1, 2006

For shaping and smoothing curved parts, nothing beats this time-honored tool.
Sculpt Flowing Joinery with an Angle Grinder
July 1, 2006

Ideal tool lends precision to curves with little practice required

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