The Core Hand Tools
For the cost of one large piece of machinery, you can set up a complete shop with hand tools. Here’s what you need to get started.
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Coarse, Medium & Fine
Most woodworking projects involve roughing, refining, and finishing steps, and using the right tool for each makes the work both precise and efficient. Too often we hear that hand tools are slow and power tools are fast. Even …
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Inside Look: Tool Manufacturing at Harvey Industries
A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer. Recently, I received an invite for a rare opportunity — a chance to travel from the US to China to visit a Chinese tool manufacturer. From a personal standpoint, a trip like …
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16 Sharpening Tips for Woodworkers
Understanding the Why is just as important as the How. Hand tools are a pleasure to use — if they’re sharp. Once you have a sharp tool in your hands, you’ll begin to realize why some woodworkers are so passionate …
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High-Quality Rasps That Won’t Break the Bank
Once upon a time, the go-to rasps for woodworkers seeking quality were the Nicholson #49 and #50. These were hand-cut rasps, where each tooth was individually raised by a skilled worker striking a chisel into the blank. The teeth formed …
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Understand & Use a Bowsaw
These traditional tools are woefully misunderstood by modern craftsmen. Here’s a primer. Video: See a video of Mike Dunbar using a large and a small bowsaw. Article: Read Frank Klausz’s article on the bowsaws in his shop. In the …
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