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2B or not 2B
9 commentsFurniture maker Tom Fidgen shares some thoughts about this all to often, overlooked tool in the wood shop. Good design starts right here.
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Catching up with Toshio Odate
7 commentsConsidered to be the original ambassador of Japanese woodworking tools to the West, the master woodworker and sculptor shares tea, tool advice, and thoughts on the social responsibility of woodworkers.
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Handplanes in Springfield
11 commentsRoland Johnson's handplane giveaway at The Woodworking Show in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Long Reach Drill/Driver
Here are two shopmade long reach drill/drivers ready to help and work hard to drill or drive in hard-to-reach tight and narrow spots.
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Workshop Tongs or Blind Nailing/Screwing Jigs
1 commentHow many mistakes are made and how much time is spent taking mesurements to locate exactly where to drive nails or screws, or drill a hole from behind ? For a shelf, a bracket, a door pull, a...
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What do you do while glue dries?
6 commentsWhat do you do to maximise your time in the workshop? For me ..
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No More Tipping Trim Router
9 commentsTrim routers are great tools, but the base is so narrow that they have the tendancy to tip over when milling edges. While one hand holds the router itself and steers, there is not much room to grab...
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Sole Power: How to Tune Up an Old Plane
Paint remnants, an uneven sole and years of oxidation make for one extensive rehab.
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Moving with Tools
9 commentsHow much does it cost for a moving company to relocate a small shop 300 miles?
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Shooting Board
6 commentsA shooting board is invaluable for precise work. Here's a simple, effective approach.
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The Brese Small Smoother Kit - Final Build Session
2 commentsThis is the third and concluding build session of this small infill smoother.
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The Brese Small Smoother Kit: Session Two
For those interested, follow me through the second session of building Ron Brese’s Small Smoother kit.In Session 1 I had infilled the plane with a practice Jarrah infill. This was to work out...
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Make a Plane from a Kit: Brese Small Smoother - beginnings
2 commentsThis was the first session of building the small smoother kit from Ron Brese.
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Upgraded Mitersaw Station - Times 3 - Times 16
3 commentsThis is how I have upgraded my mitersaw station. Made out of 3/4"-thick MDF, this 16 drawers 8'-long X 18"-deep X 8"-high nest raise up the station at a confortable height for my 6' tall person...
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A Sharpening Strategy: beyond a sharp edge.
3 commentsGetting a sharp edge is critical for optimal use of handtools. Keeping the edge sharp is even more important.
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Sanding Tip: Eliminating Maximum Dust
2 commentsHelpful tips on maximizing dust removal from a palm sander
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Hand made cutters for a Stanley No 66 Beader
6 commentsHow to make scraper cutters out of an old reciprocating saw blade
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