Techniques

Stanley Toolworks unveiled three new hand tools today at a press conference in New York City , two different kinds of chisels and a shoulder plane. I couldn’t attend the press conference, [...]

In the world of infill planes, there are several tools that stand out as iconic designs, including Karl Holtey’s “bad arse” A13 and his groundbreaking No. 98, which laid the [...]

Some days I forget that not all woodworking tools are designed by woodworkers (see: many of the honing guides on the market). And I forget that some tools are just designed to trick your family [...]

This week we received a visit from James Travis, who built what could be the most ornate sawbench. Travis, who is in his early 20s, was traveling through Cincinnati on his way from Boston to San [...]

In my DVD “Building Furniture With Hand Planes,” we offer plans for a Shaker Hanging Cabinet, which is what I’m working on throughout the DVD. However, as some viewers have [...]

John Sindelar, who owns the most jaw-dropping, drool-inducing tool collection I’ve ever seen, is bringing a big chunk of it to our Woodworking in America show Oct. 1-3 in Cincinnati. And [...]

Whether new to woodworking, or an old hand, tips and tricks prove valuable every day. Here are three quick tricks to get your day started.

When I was assisting a woodworking class this April, a student asked why anyone would buy an infill plane. They are more expensive than a premium plane from Veritas or Lie-Nielsen, and perform at [...]

This summer Lie-Nielsen Toolworks will release a DVD on the basic principles of using handsaws and backsaws. During the video, I quote the Bible, cut all sorts of joints and am constantly menaced [...]

For me, this is like the day I first saw my name in the phone book. I am somebody. This summer I’m teaching a three-day class at Roy Underhill’s school, The Woodwright’s School, [...]

Woodworking is a wonderful avocation because there is an obsessive diversion available for every personality type and every occasion. Usually there are many to choose from, branches you can [...]

In this excerpt from Ron Hock’s book ‘The Perfect Edge’ you'll learn a fool-proof method to sharpen your chisels to a razor edge.