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    Sharpening Plane Irons 101
    Sharpening Plane Irons 101

    Sharpening is perhaps one of the most intimidating, misunderstood aspects of woodworking. Fact is, most folks who think they’re working with sharp plane irons or chisels, aren’t.

    by Ed_Pirnik | October 3, 2013
    Quick Trick for Jointing Boards by Hand
    Quick Trick for Jointing Boards by Hand

    Eventually, as most budding woodworkers progress up the technique ladder, they'll reach a point where the siren song of handplanes just can't be ignored.

    by Ed_Pirnik | August 14, 2013
    Simple Tip for Accurate Joinery Marks
    Simple Tip for Accurate Joinery Marks

    What's the most accurate way to mark up a workpiece for joinery?

    by Ed_Pirnik | February 28, 2013
    Secure Your Work for Easier Handplaning
    Secure Your Work for Easier Handplaning

    Eventually, every budding woodworker will begin to wonder about handplanes. For some reason, these age-old tools hold a place of reverence in most woodworker’s tool collections.

    by Ed_Pirnik | September 20, 2012
    Major blunders of kitchen remodeling
    Major blunders of kitchen remodeling

    Have you thought of Kitchen cabinets online remodeling with your own ideas?

    by RickHardcastle | April 30, 2012
    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 Ed_Pirnik | September 15, 2011
    "How did you learn all that?"
    "How did you learn all that?"

    After awhile, when you've been doing woodworking for some time and have learned a few things, people start to ask "How did you do that?

    by DougStowe | July 7, 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
    Basics of Clamps

    After “measure twice, cut once,” the most well-known woodworking saying is “you can’t have too many clamps.” And it’s true. But you can have enough clamps.

    by AsaC | February 12, 2011
    Keep Your Hand Tools From Hurting You
    Keep Your Hand Tools From Hurting You

    When you hear “woodworking safety,” you probably think of power tools, but hand tools can draw blood, too.

    by Matt_Berger | December 8, 2010
    Clamps for Woodworking
    Clamps for Woodworking

    You can never have too many of these handy shop helpers

    by StartWoodworking | November 16, 2010
    Sharpening a Card Scraper
    Sharpening a Card Scraper

    Turn a piece of steel into a traditional surface-prep tool

    by Bob_VanDyke | November 16, 2010
    How to Use a Card Scraper
    How to Use a Card Scraper

    Card scrapers offer a surface that even smoother than sandpaper

    by Bob_VanDyke | November 16, 2010
    How to Use a Combination Square
    How to Use a Combination Square

    Are you getting the most from your combination square?

    by Philip_Lowe | November 4, 2010
    Sharpening Basics
    Sharpening Basics

    An affordable method for keeping your planes and chisels sharp

    by AsaC | November 3, 2010
    Handplaning 101
    Handplaning 101

    The basics of handplaning a flat, smooth, and straight surface

    by Chris_Gochnour | November 3, 2010
    Tame Handplane Tearout
    Tame Handplane Tearout

    Paying attention to grain is critical

    by AsaC | November 2, 2010
    How to Build Woodworking Jigs
    How to Build Woodworking Jigs

    Build jigs quickly and accurately using the right materials, fasteners, and accessories

    by gary_rogoski | November 2, 2010
    Handsaw
    by matthewknight | October 26, 2010
    How to Use Chisels
    How to Use Chisels

    All about chopping and paring with chisels

    by AsaC | October 18, 2010
    How to Sharpen a Handplane Iron
    How to Sharpen a Handplane Iron

    When most folks begin to get serious in woodworking, they inevitably reach a point where the seductive handplane beckons.

    by Ed_Pirnik | September 15, 2010
    Handplane Primer: What's the difference between bench and block planes?
    Handplane Primer: What's the difference between bench and block planes?

    Demystifying the differences between hand planes

    by MKenney | September 15, 2010