Hand Tools - Page 14 of 18

Is It Time to Get a Fresh Edge?
September 1, 2007

Signs that your tools are losing their cutting power
Replacing Gouge Handles
March 1, 2007

Q: I recently inherited a set of gouges, most of which have splits in the handles. How do I go about making a new set of handles? All of the…
How They Did It: Before the Router
February 22, 2007

18th century furniture makers used an array of hand planes to plow grooves and dadoes, and profile edges.
Get a Handle on Your Chisels
November 16, 2006

Invest new life into old socket chisels with shopmade handles.
Grinding a Thumbnail Gouge
November 1, 2006

The 40 degree solution to sharpening gouges
Choosing and Using a Miter Saw
September 1, 2006

Find the right saw for your work, then add a few helpful jigs and tricks
Understanding Handplane Blade Angles
September 1, 2006

To get a smooth surface using handplanes, you sometimes need to change the angle of attack to overcome tricky grain.
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…
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,…
Choosing and Using Spokeshaves
July 1, 2006

For shaping and smoothing curved parts, nothing beats this time-honored tool.

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