Setting your plane after sharpening
Question: Paul – I really dread having to remove the irons from my hand planes for sharpening as I have so much trouble getting them back in so that they…
Question: Paul – I really dread having to remove the irons from my hand planes for sharpening as I have so much trouble getting them back in so that they…
…admirable that this has happened and that some companies support their domestic economies. I also think that its very unfortunate that companies like Woodcraft and others went to Asia for…
Ignore the measurements here in, they will vary in the final drawings. In a couple of weeks on woodworkingmasterclasses.com we build the tool cabinet everyone has asked for and it’s…
…that, sir?” The teacher stared at me as if searching my mind for an answer. “Isn’t it obvious, boy? Think about it.” So I thought and I thought but nothing…
…are handy things to make and take little room to keep for future reference. I usually freehand the drawn shape and then come in with the tools to make what…
…Open House weekend and combined with the day to day demands of our effort that can come at a price as you all will know. Paul’s not exempt from the…
The internet opened many doors for communication. It’s hard to believe that YouTube is only 13 years old! You can learn more about woodwork and its counterfeits than ever in…
…working my wood, an unskilled life, such like that. I wanted the life of enterprise, free choice in designing, simplicity and skillfulness. In my search for such, I discovered that…
…Even just working through the 3,000 blog posts, which are all free btw, or my YouTube videos will thoroughly equip you to become a competent maker. Why not join us…
…feel truly competent and thereby comfortable with using machines. They do demand a high price when it comes to peace and wellbeing. Oh, the black and whites? All hand work!…
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