Hand Tools

Spokeshave fundamentals

September 24, 2020

Chairmaker Peter Galbert takes you through the different types of spokeshave, how to tune them, where to use each type, and which ones he likes best.
Trust your eye

September 18, 2020

Bill Pavlak shows you a few simple ways you can train your eye to gauge small distances and simple spatial relationships.
Upholsterer’s tool kit or treasure chest?

September 4, 2020

While visiting a local tag sale, professional upholsterer Michael Mascelli came across one worker's complete upholstery tool kit from the early 20th century.
Essential hand-tool jigs for woodworkers

September 2, 2020

From shooting boards to work holding fixtures, check out this collection of jigs that make handwork easier and more accurate for any woodworker.
Workshop Tip: Speed Square is the perfect guide for mitering small parts

August 18, 2020

Setup works for tiny trimming cuts, back bevels, and mitering stringing
Tool review: Sector by Acer-Ferrous

August 13, 2020

Jim Tolpin reviews a new sector, a layout tool that solves math problems without math.
Webinar: All About Spokeshaves with Peter Galbert

July 23, 2020

Replay Join chairmaker Peter Galbert, for a webinar on spokeshaves.
Block plane dials in the details

July 23, 2020

Mike Pekovich demonstrates how he uses his block plane to create roundovers and bullnose profiles, to make parts appear thinner or thicker, to exaggerate a curve, or even to make a straight edge appear curved.
Tool Review: Modern-day spoon bits

July 7, 2020

Chairmaker Elia Bizzarri reviews these modern-day spoon bits
Workshop Tip: Use tape to control a drawing batten

July 7, 2020

When you draw curves with flexible wood battens, blue tape is an easy way to hold them in place.

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