Making a Sign with a CNC Router
Making a Sign with a CNC Router: Using a CNC machine for sign-making is a popular pastime. As a gift…
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Rust Preventatives
Rust Preventatives: Chances are, your hand tools have, at one time or another, exhibited some rusting. There are dozens, if…
All About Hand Saws: Western vs. Japanese-style
All About Hand Saws: Western vs. Japanese-style: Are you confused by all the different types of saws you see at…
Enlarging a Pattern Using a Grid
Enlarging a Pattern Using a Grid: Using pencil and paper to sketch out patterns or designs can be a great…
Hand Plane Adjustments
Hand Plane Adjustments: Randy Maxey provides a brief overview of the various adjustments you’ll find on most hand planes including…
Bevel-Up and Bevel-Down Woodworking Hand Planes Explained
Bevel-Up and Bevel-Down Woodworking Hand Planes Explained: As a woodworker, you’re sure to come across some hand planes with a…
Modern Hand Planes
Modern Hand Planes: Randy Maxey compares the features of modern woodworking hand planes to those on traditional steel-body hand planes.…
Types and Styles of Hand Planes
Types and Styles of Hand Planes: There are many different types and styles of woodworking hand planes, from European-style wood-body…
Anatomy of a Hand Plane
Anatomy of a Hand Plane In the first of a series Randy Maxey shows us all the parts of a…