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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Hand Tool
The Secrets to Sawing Fast
The traditional hand saw (when wielded correctly) can size all your stock. Here’s a basic primer. Hand saws were used to make some of the finest furniture ever built. They…
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Online Extras from FW Issue #323
Check out these awesome online extras from our latest issue, which is out right now!
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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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18th-century Tools for Every Shop
Often, the old ways are more efficient. I use 18th-century hand tools because I make reproduction furniture. In my mind, the simplest, most efficient way to make authentic-looking furniture is…
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Restoring An Old Plane
An antique dealer’s secret formula for turning gunk into glow. I’ll bet you’ve got an old, tarnished plane sitting somewhere in your shop. Maybe it was your grandfather’s tool–one he…
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