About 6 years ago, I spent a couple of months putting together a set of straight sided firmer chisels for my period tool kit. I sold that set of chisels last year, but I still have a few more that need some new handles.
Just one more use for blue (or in this case green) tape.
When the lever cap is properly set, the blade should not move during normal planing, but should be able to be adjusted without having to loosen the lever cap.
Try these tips for sizing a saw to your frame and I’m confident you’ll find the perfect saw for you.
Auger bits had several advantages over center bits and shell bits, so it comes as no surprise that auger bits came to replace the older style bits. Here’s how to sharpen the most common bit found in today’s hand tool kits.
In traditional woodworking we often use the phrase “saw to the line”. But what exactly does that mean?