Hand Tools

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!
Make Your Own Spokeshave

December 19, 2019

Former Krenov School instructor David Welter demonstrates how to make a wooden spokeshave that will quickly become one of your favorite hand tools.
A Woodworker’s Layout Tools: Marking

November 29, 2019

Tom McLaughlin discusses the marking knives, gauges, pens, and pencils he uses every day in the shop.
A Woodworker’s Layout Tools: Measuring

November 28, 2019

Tom McLaughlin discusses the tape measure, rules, and squares he uses every day in the shop.
Tool Review: Veritas Shooting Board

November 21, 2019

Chris Gochnour takes a look at Veritas's new shooting board which features an adjustable fence and track
A look inside the gentleman’s tool chest

October 31, 2019

Take a glimpse inside the Gentleman's toolchest, and discover some of Rick Long's favorite parts of this special build
A Joiner’s Tool Kit

October 29, 2019

Peter Follansbee gives a glimpse into his tool kit to show us what's there and why it's important
Tool Review: Rockler’s new handplanes

October 24, 2019

Chris Gochnour tested four of Rockler's new high-end handplanes–a No. 4 smoothing plane, a low-angle jack plane, a block plane, and a three-in-one shoulder plane.
Hand Sanding and Power Sanding Basics – Start Woodworking S2:Ep5

October 16, 2019

In this episode of Getting Started in Woodworking, the seventh in our series on building an oak bookcase, we cover the sanding process. This is typically the dreaded step in…
Tool Review: Lapping plates by Nano Hone

October 10, 2019

Nano Hone lapping plates feature raised abrasive elements that speed the flattening process by increasing the edges in contact with the waterstone.

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