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Tuning Hand Tools

Collectors pay top dollar for antique handplanes and tools. That speaks volumes about the importance of hand-tool maintenance. When properly kept, a hand tool can perform at the top of its class for generations. The Basics: • Begin with a tune-up: New
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Video: Tuning and Using a Veneer Saw
with Mark Arnold
Learn how to sharpen this saw to get great cuts every time
Video: How to Crown a Plane Iron
with Chris Gochnour
Learn how adding camber on a plane blade can prevent unsightly ripples in a workpiece
Hand Tool Skills
by Fine Woodworking editors
Free online extras for our newsstand-only publication featuring expert hand-tool advice and demonstrations
Top 10 Ways for Woodworkers to Cut Costs, Not Corners
by Gerald La Starza
How to save money in a tough economy
Video: Tune Up a Shoulder Plane
with Chris Gochnour
Sharpen the blade and clean up the tool to ensure top performance when trimming tenons and rabbets
Video: Tune Up a Card Scraper
with Brian Boggs
A couple of jigs take the guesswork out of sharpening this small but essential tool
Video: Tune Up a New Plane
with Chris Gochnour
Whether you choose a low-angle or standard plane, an initial tune-up makes all the difference
Q & A: How to Sharpen a Router Plane Blade
by Garrett Hack
Q & A: Flatten an Oilstone to Clean It
by Garrett Hack
Mastering the Card Scraper
by Matthew Teague
Take a tutorial on using the card scraper -- a simple tool that, once mastered, will help you smooth surfaces and transform your work.From Fine Woodworking #201...
Q & A: When Does a Plane Sole Need Flattening?
by Garrett Hack
Is It Time to Get a Fresh Edge?
by Steve Scott
It takes practice to know when your tools need sharpening. But for both hand and power cutting tools, the warning signs are similar: It takes more effort to cut ...
Q & A: Polishing Wooden-Bodied Planes
by Garrett Hack
Q & A: Sharpening a Curved Scraper
by Philip C. Lowe
Q & A: Wax Keeps Rust Off Hand Tools
by Lonnie Bird

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