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    • Q&A: If you have used the Grizzly wet sharpening system, What do you think about it? Is the quality of the machine good and how are the results?
    I need to sharpen plane irons, chisels, and my turning tools.  I have been using sandpaper and scary sharp method for irons and chisels and my 12" disc sander for the gouges, etc.&nbsp
    by Seajay |
    April 19, 2012
    How to Sharpen Handplanes and Chisels: Basic Techniques
    How to Sharpen Handplanes and Chisels: Basic Techniques
    Learn a simple technique for sharpening chisels and plane irons
    by epirnik - member |
    January 26, 2012
    How to Sharpen Handplanes and Chisels: Basic Techniques
    How to Sharpen Handplanes and Chisels: Basic Techniques
    Learn a simple technique for sharpening chisels and plane irons
    by epirnik - member |
    January 26, 2012
    Q&A: I've bought several old Stanley planes in various condition. What is the correct bevel angle for Bailey and Bedrock planes, numbers 2 through 8? Thanks
    by Jim_K52 |
    December 29, 2011
    Drill Guide for Super-Straight Holes
    Drill Guide for Super-Straight Holes
    Recently, while building a Shaker writing table, I needed to drill dowel holes in the front faces of my table's legs, after the table
    by epirnik - member |
    November 9, 2011
    How to Build a Router Jig for Perfect Dadoes
    How to Build a Router Jig for Perfect Dadoes
    A handheld router is an incredibly versatile tool, and when you're just starting out, it's among the four most useful handheld power tools you can have in your arsenal.
    by epirnik - member |
    November 9, 2011
    You Can't Mark and Measure Without the Proper Tools
    You Can't Mark and Measure Without the Proper Tools
    Learn how to dial-in your measuring and marking for better-built furniture projects
    by epirnik - member |
    September 15, 2011
    How to Sharpen a Chisel
    How to Sharpen a Chisel
    Learn how to hone your chisels and plane irons to a razor sharp edge with nothing more than a few different grits of sandpaper.
    by epirnik - member |
    July 6, 2011
    Woodworking Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Sooner No 3: Stationary Power Tools
    Hey Everyone.  I thought this time I'd give you my 2c worth on stationary power tools.  
    by 4da764e633a81 |
    June 19, 2011
    Q&A: Anyone had problems with the Porter Cable 557 Plate Joiner?
    My son and I both purchased one, and both of them have terrible run out in the blade.  The blade measures roughly .157 in width, but the slot cut is greater than .180.  You can see the
    by 40splinters |
    June 14, 2011
    Q&A: Why won't my circular saw make square cuts?
    Hi All:   A few years ago, my brother-in-law gave me a used DeWalt 7-1/4" circular saw - a rugged, hefty mo
    by Ron_C |
    June 7, 2011
    How to Use Pocket Hole Joinery
    How to Use Pocket Hole Joinery
    Pocket holes are a fast and efficient method of joinery that any novice woodworker can handle.
    by epirnik - member |
    June 1, 2011
    Complete Workshop in One $200 Tool?
    Complete Workshop in One $200 Tool?
    Rockwell's new Bladerunner can make all types of cuts, from curves to rips and crosscut, for under $180
    by Asa Christiana - editor, fine woodworking magazine |
    May 26, 2011
    tools for the novice
           When you are doing your own home repair instead of calling a home repair service you will need basically the same tools to do the repairs as the home repair
    by mikejb1954 |
    May 23, 2011
    Woodworking Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Sooner - No. 2: Buy tools only as you need them...
    Woodworking Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Sooner - No. 2: Buy tools only as you need them...
    by 4da764e633a81 |
    April 25, 2011
    Woodworking Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Sooner - No. 1: Have a Good Square
    Woodworking Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Sooner - No. 1: Have a Good Square
     
    by 4da764e633a81 |
    April 14, 2011
    Tablesaw Blades 101
    Tablesaw Blades 101
    by Asa Christiana - editor, fine woodworking magazine |
    March 24, 2011
    Power Sanders 101: ROS, Belt, Spindle
    Power Sanders 101: ROS, Belt, Spindle
    No one loves sanding, but there is no avoiding it for smoothing wood, and occasionally shaping it too.
    by Asa Christiana - editor, fine woodworking magazine |
    March 22, 2011
    The Basics of Pin and Finish Nailers
    The Basics of Pin and Finish Nailers
    Just as tablesaws and sanders have taken a lot of the tedium out sizing workpieces and smoothing them, air nailers have turned the dicey job of swinging a hammer at a nail into a game of point-a
    by Asa Christiana - editor, fine woodworking magazine |
    March 21, 2011
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