Fine Woodworking

Meet an 11-Year-Old Woodworking Wiz

April 19, 2013

Isaac Ashdown cuts dovetails with as much skill as many craftsmen twice his age
Eight Tips for Securing Work to a Benchtop

March 14, 2013

A few of my favorite ways to secure a variety of workpieces to my benchtop for traditional handplaning
Plane Irons and Chisels Need a Flat, Polished Back

March 7, 2013

Learn how to use sandpaper glued to granite to acheive a mirror polish on your favorite cutting tools
Veritas Introduces New Tool Steel for Plane Blades and Chisels

July 11, 2012

Veritas has introduced a new tool steel for plane blades and chisels. Is it the next big thing in hand tools?
Japanese Chisel Tuneup – Part 3

July 6, 2012

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…
Japanese Chisel Tuneup – Part 2

June 9, 2012

In part two of a three-part series on tuning up Japanese chisels, learn tips on back-flattening and sharpening.
Japanese Chisel Tuneup – Part 1

June 2, 2012

Some techniques for tuning up Japanese bench chisels in this three-part series.
Cutting and Fitting a Blind Finger Joint

May 5, 2012

A recent project allows for some funky experimentation with mitered finger joints.
Part 3: A Violin is Born at Fine Woodworking

April 6, 2012

In part 3 of an ongoing series on building a violin from scratch. I cover the initial contouring of the instrument's top.
Used Japanese Tools

March 30, 2012

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…

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