Hand Tools

Hand-cut dovetails: Now is the perfect time to practice

March 31, 2020

Practicing these skills will help take your mind off of the news, and it's a great way to use up some scraps.
Watch This: How to stop tearout

March 26, 2020

Gary Rogowski helps you understand every woodworker's enemy, tearout.
6 chisels, hold the handles

March 4, 2020

By packaging their chisels without handles, Narex has found a way to get their tools into the hands of those on a budget.
Tool Review: DFM Dowel Plate

February 25, 2020

Mike Pekovich takes a look at a great dowel plate that's sold at a great price.
Make your own tools

February 21, 2020

Vic Tesolin thinks that there is something remarkable about using a tool that you have made with your own hands to practice your craft.
Workshop Tip: Reversible planing bar works two ways

February 20, 2020

A toothed stop stabilizes awkward work, while a flat bar on the other side makes changing and repositioning boards easier.
Williamsburg saw sharpening vise–with plan

February 10, 2020

SketchUp master Tim Killen recreates an antique saw vise both virtually and in his shop
Handwork: Build a saw bench

February 4, 2020

Megan Fitzpatrick builds a pair of versatile saw benches to make it easier to crosscut and rip boards, drill, finish, help support workpieces, and more.
Practice, practice, practice

January 20, 2020

Many woodworkers routinely take a drink from the cup of ‘hard knocks’ and get frustrated because a project got ruined or they have to make parts over again, wasting time and material. Vic Tesolin argues it doesn’t need to be like this.
A Look Inside My Tool Chest

December 23, 2019

In her blog, Megan Fitzpatrick lets you virtually rummage through her tool chest; just make sure to put everything back where you found it!

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