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Rasps for basswood bandsaw boxes
April 15, 2025

I am a hobbyist woodworker learning to make Michael Cullen’s bandsaw boxes. I am using basswood because I am also interested in developing some skills in surface carving and milk…
Chiseling technique
April 10, 2025

Finished build of two doors to Budlong's "Display Cabinet on Stand." 1/2" deep x 3/16" wide rabbets to hold the glass. Per Budlong's instructions, I routed the rabbets to each…
Woodyah Tote Turner?
April 6, 2025

Does anyone have any experience with their Tote Turner - Steel Shooting Board Hand Plane Adapter?Seems like a economical option to purchasing a "dedicated" shooting plane.
Seeking Tool for de-barking live edge wood slabs
February 27, 2025

Dear Fellow woodworkers,I am seeking your suggestions and recommendations for a tool, preferably electric, for debarking live edge slabs. The contours of the slab edges are varied, and I need…
Tungston Carbide Replacement tips, universal Fit?
February 25, 2025

I have a set of Carter Axe turning tools. Are the replacement carbide tips universal fit or do I have to stick with name brand?
Wood Planes
February 14, 2025

I have 10 very old (kinda like me) wood planes, mostly Stanley, some woodblock that I'd like to find a new home for where they could be used and maybe…
Schaaf carving tool experiences?
January 19, 2025

Asley Iles is currently my intended brand for acquiring carving chisels with which to try relief carving (not in-the-round carving). They seem the best bang for buck in the UK,…
Pigsticker Mystery Partially Solved
January 16, 2025

Pigstickers are popular as a "I'll acquire that" tool. I had two sets of them, one of the iles types and then cast them off for a set of IH…
Carving tool sharpening/honing technologies?
January 15, 2025

There are many methods and many kinds of gubbins for shaping, sharpening and honing gouges and other complex sharp-edged tools. I'd like to hear recommendations, inclusive of advantages and drawbacks,…
Keeping Chisels Sharp
January 12, 2025

I am cutting dovetails (learning) and I find plenty of info on sharpening a chisel with a primary and secondary bevel. But after you pound on it 25 blows or…

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