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Tool Review: 3M Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets
December 12, 2018

Ben Brunick takes a look at these contortionist sanding sheets
Simple Pipe-Clamping Jig Flattens Rough Slabs
June 28, 2018

Here’s a simple way to flatten uneven stock using standard shop tools. It’s especially helpful for rough tree-trunk slabs that would otherwise be difficult to handle. It involves two 3⁄4-in.…
Holding Thin Stock for Planing
November 28, 2017

We've all been there. Hand planing a thin piece of wood—a workholding nightmare—you find that your planing stop is too tall. Even if it isn't, the second the blade engages…
Working With MDF
October 5, 2017

If you're painting a cabinet, medium-density fiberboard is hard to beat
Taming Tough Grain with a Bevel-Up Plane
September 11, 2017

See how Bob Van Dyke uses a 45º blade in his low-angle bevel-up planes to tame highly figured wood and to break hard edges without worrying about grain direction.
Use sandpaper strips to target tiny areas
September 5, 2017

When you need to sand a small area without damaging the surface around it, strip-sanding is a great method. Cut a long strip of sandpaper and trap it between your…
Offcuts create a planing cradle for tapered legs
August 29, 2017

A while back I built a Shaker-style round stand but wasn’t sure how to plane accurate tapers on both sides of each leg. I found the answer in the curvy…
Use a Scrub Plane to Create a Textured Finish
August 28, 2017

Scrub planes can do more than just rough work.
Box Keeps Sandpaper Organized and at Your Fingertips
June 20, 2017

The secret is in the pivoting dividers, which allow easy access.
Handplane Fundamentals: Flat and Smooth
December 13, 2016

Learn to add delicate chamfers to parts and to prep surfaces for a finish.

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