Copyright (c) 2013 CraftStylish.com en-us Fine Woodworking - "Hand Work Hand Tool Blog" blog entries http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/hand-tools-choosing-and-using Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:01 -0500 Fine Woodworking - "Hand Work Hand Tool Blog" blog entries http://www.finewoodworking.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/hand-tools-choosing-and-using Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:47:58 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/107192/meet-an-11-year-old-woodworking-wiz http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/107192/meet-an-11-year-old-woodworking-wiz Posted by JoeLarese
Isaac Ashdown cuts dovetails with as much skill as many craftsmen twice his age ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/107192/meet-an-11-year-old-woodworking-wiz Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:36:25 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/106552/eight-tips-for-securing-work-to-a-benchtop http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/106552/eight-tips-for-securing-work-to-a-benchtop Posted by epirnik
A few of my favorite ways to secure a variety of workpieces to my benchtop for traditional handplaning ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/106552/eight-tips-for-securing-work-to-a-benchtop Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:04:44 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/106416/plane-irons-and-chisels-need-a-flat-polished-back http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/106416/plane-irons-and-chisels-need-a-flat-polished-back Posted by FineWoodworkingEditors
Learn how to use sandpaper glued to granite to acheive a mirror polish on your favorite cutting tools ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/106416/plane-irons-and-chisels-need-a-flat-polished-back Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:25:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/57331/how-to-make-a-scratch-stock-for-beading http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/57331/how-to-make-a-scratch-stock-for-beading Posted by epirnik
Turn scrap steel into a one-of-a-kind beading tool for fine furniture projects ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/57331/how-to-make-a-scratch-stock-for-beading Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:34:06 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/48119/veritas-introduces-new-tool-steel-for-plane-blades-and-chisels http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/48119/veritas-introduces-new-tool-steel-for-plane-blades-and-chisels Posted by MKenney
Veritas has introduced a new tool steel for plane blades and chisels. Is it the next big thing in hand tools? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/48119/veritas-introduces-new-tool-steel-for-plane-blades-and-chisels Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:52:39 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42950/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-3 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42950/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-3 Posted by Jay_Speetjens
The final installment of a three part series on tuning up a new Japanese bench chisel. Learn how to set the hoop and peen over the end of the handle on a oire-nomi. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42950/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-3 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:55:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42907/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-2 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42907/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-2 Posted by Jay_Speetjens
In part two of a three-part series on tuning up Japanese chisels, learn tips on back-flattening and sharpening. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42907/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-2 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:21:09 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42473/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-1 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42473/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-1 Posted by Jay_Speetjens
Some techniques for tuning up Japanese bench chisels in this three-part series. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42473/japanese-chisel-tuneup-part-1 Sat, 05 May 2012 17:50:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/44128/cutting-and-fitting-a-blind-finger-joint http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/44128/cutting-and-fitting-a-blind-finger-joint Posted by Jay_Speetjens
A recent project allows for some funky experimentation with mitered finger joints. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/44128/cutting-and-fitting-a-blind-finger-joint Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:25:48 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/46499/part-3-a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/46499/part-3-a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking Posted by epirnik
In part 3 of an ongoing series on building a violin from scratch. I cover the initial contouring of the instrument's top. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/46499/part-3-a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43821/used-japanese-tools http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43821/used-japanese-tools Posted by Jay_Speetjens
Recently I received a box full of used Japanese carpentry tools from my Aikido teacher in Japan. In this post I list the tools by their Japanese names and describe their basic functions. I also discuss how I cleaned up of the 30 mm carpenter's chisel. I plan to cover the rehabilitation of other tools in future posts. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43821/used-japanese-tools Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:20:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43836/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-part-iii http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43836/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-part-iii Posted by Jay_Speetjens
In the final installment of this 3-part series, it's time to glue the case up, fit the doors, and apply a finish ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43836/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-part-iii Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:33:44 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45574/part-2-a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45574/part-2-a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking Posted by epirnik
With all the rib pieces glued up and faired smooth, the violin is ready for a spruce top and a maple bottom ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45574/part-2-a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45376/a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45376/a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking Posted by epirnik
Tiny handplanes, figured woods, and beautiful form: this woodworker just can't resist the temptation to build a violin. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/45376/a-violin-is-born-at-fine-woodworking Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:19:53 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42976/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-with-hand-tools-part-ii http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42976/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-with-hand-tools-part-ii Posted by Jay_Speetjens
This post covers in detail how I created the half blind dovetails that join the cabinet sides to the top. Below are ample photos and discussion of the process from laying out to sawing, chiseling and final fitting of the joints. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/42976/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-with-hand-tools-part-ii Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:54:45 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43042/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-with-hand-tools-part-i http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43042/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-with-hand-tools-part-i Posted by Jay_Speetjens
Learn what's involved in building a Cherry entertainment center using Japanese handplanes for super-smooth stock preparation in part one of a three-part blog series ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/43042/building-a-cherry-tv-cabinet-with-hand-tools-part-i Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41630/a-small-stool-for-a-tiny-girl http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41630/a-small-stool-for-a-tiny-girl Posted by KellyJDunton
A weekend project with minimal tools ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41630/a-small-stool-for-a-tiny-girl Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:42:12 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41013/tool-shopping-tips-for-flea-market-fanatics http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41013/tool-shopping-tips-for-flea-market-fanatics Posted by kenstonge
Here's a few quick tips on shopping for chisels and other hand tools at flea markets and garage sales. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/41013/tool-shopping-tips-for-flea-market-fanatics Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:05:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/40639/the-perfect-marking-knife-at-last http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/40639/the-perfect-marking-knife-at-last Posted by MPekovich
Collaboration with a blacksmith yields a beautiful, functional marking knife ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/40639/the-perfect-marking-knife-at-last Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:48:45 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/38290/finally-i-have-a-motorized-plane http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/38290/finally-i-have-a-motorized-plane Posted by MKenney
Check out the my latest plane acquisition. It has a motor! This could be the coolest tool I'll ever own. What is it? The Hitachi Super Surfacer. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/38290/finally-i-have-a-motorized-plane