My eye scans the winding sticks that span the oak and there the twist stands proud beyond my half cocked eye The rough plane strikes the highs to bring them low and so again I span the oak with sticks to see if winding still stands proud And soon my hands deliver power through the …
I don’t know of many that rely on winding sticks for detecting twist in boards and billets these days but I use mine often as in days past most woodworkers did. Like the square and the shooting board, these simple pieces were essential to producing accurate work; a slight twist on one rail or stile …
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I felt troubled that anyone would consider buying what can readily be made from real wood. Especially for real woodworkers. I can understand someone buying their initial workbench in certain circumstances but eventually it’s most likely they will rise to the challenge of building their first workbench themselves. Having something to work from might possibly …
Here are some drawings to help Corner inlay The corner rebate is best done with a marking gauge, knife and tenon saw. The Veritas marking gauge works well for this type of gauge work as it works like a …
on It’s dark when I arriveDear MR. Sellers, Two images are now indelibly imprinted on my mind, you, adding to the calm that surrounds you, making useful pieces that with care will last for two, maybe three…
on Considering the costWe just had a community garage sale here. I have a bunch of planes that I have collected over the years that I am never going to use and tried to sell off my excess. I may have sol…
on Considering the costIn the US you have to look hard to find the bargains, and forget it with planes. Since the prices have risen, there are a large number of mercenaries who scour all the garage sales… on Restoring the Jack . . . Plane SpeakingSince I started hand tool woodworking my wife has noticed a marked increase in the sharpness of our kitchen knives. I am on a bathroom vanity build using Padauk. I had been having…
on Restoring the Jack . . . Plane SpeakingI started working with hand tools about two years ago. I've thoroughly enjoyed getting pre WW2 Stanley planes and working them into shape. I found some pretty good deals because I…
on It’s dark when I arrivePaul you are as eloquent a writer as you are a craftsman. your blog post actually made me sad. I 've yearned for years to experience being totally immersed in this wonderful craft.…
on Considering the costIf your charity extends that far try Tools with a Mission, Workaid or others on Google. That's for the UK but I am sure Google can help in other countries.