The Spill Plane
A Specialty Plane For Everyday Use. A tool that whispers of simpler times, of hearth fires and candlelit evenings. It’s not just a tool; it’s a piece of history that…
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April 2026 #288
Ridgid HD1900 NXT Vac Review
Tool: HD1900 NXT Vac Shop Now Manufacturer: RIDGID MSRP: $209 Heavy-duty shop cleanup is where a shop vacuum really earns its keep. For me, a good vac needs three things:…
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Woodpecker’s Joinery Sled Review
Tool: Joinery Sled Shop Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $369.99 Most people think of a table saw primarily as a tool for cutting parts to length or ripping them to width….
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Floating Top Entry Table
This mitered case and veneered top make this project an interesting challenge. This floating top entry table was a project that I designed and built for the 2025 Grizzly Makers…
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Y-2 Bench Chisels from Zen-Wu Toolworks
Tool: Y-2 Chisels Shop Now Manufacturer: Zen-Wu Toolworks MSRP: $69+ If there’s one hand-tool company that’s finally getting the recognition it deserves, it’s Zen-Wu Toolworks. Founded by Luke Lyu, Zen-Wu…
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Harlem Spice Chest
This piece is inspired by period spice chests and offers a great way to practice traditional hand tool techniques. Part I: Crafting the Case & Dividers The spice chest is…
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