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Tools

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

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

Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards. They are time-consuming, inaccurate and

Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner carver, it is perhaps advisable

The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and equipment you will need to

A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts to exact widths, repeatedly if needs

Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different factors. Colin Sullivan tackles the

Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few tips on using a shooting