Tools

Wood carving with hand tool and wood shavings.
Techniques

All About Spokeshaves

John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade. When, in 1915, the writer

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Various handcrafted wooden mallets on white background.
Projects

How to Make a Mallet

Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a staple of any woodworking workshop,

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Woodturning tools and wood blanks on the workbench
Projects

How to Cut a Spigot

Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting a spigot may sound like

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Wooden shapeshifter gauge with handle for woodturning projects.
Projects

How to Make a Garden Dibber

Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious gardeners; my wife is one.

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Chiseling a dovetail joint in progress.
Furniture & Cabinetmaking

10 Tips for Chisel Work

If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective wood, good sharp chisels are

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