Tools – Page 6 – Woodworkers Institute

Grinding metal on bench grinder with sparks flying.

Build a Dedicated Carver’s Grinder

Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a DIY solution In recent years

Close-up of brass door hinge on metal surface.

Installing Hardware and Hinges

Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably Photographs by Derek Jones/GMC Publications

How to Sharpen Curved Blades

Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In my previous introductory article on

An Introduction to Burning for Texture and Branding

Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This article will explore non-traditional pyrography

Various woodworking sharpening guides and tools on a red background.

Honing Guides

Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners struggle with how to achieve

Woodworker shaping wood with a drawknife in workshop.

Green Woodworking Joints

John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including country chair making, is a

Making a Japanese-Style Tool Box

Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box in the ancient style Anyone

Box of various woodworking clamps and tools.

Reviving Old Clamps

Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the confession, I subscribe to the