Hand Tools
A spokeshave is the perfect choice for shaping and smoothing curved surfaces, oftentimes finishing the job quicker than a spindle sander.
Take an ugly yard-sale plane and give it new life as the most eye-catchingäóîand usefuläóîplane in your collection.
The best mallet you'll ever use may be as close as your scrap bin.
A marking knife lays out lines more accurately than the finest of pencils.
Here's one simple jig that does the work of two. Use it to locate the center of round stock, or use the increment holes to mark different sizes of circles and arcs.
Some project parts, such as through-tenons and screw-hiding plugs, are intentionally left too lon
A rabbet plane rapidly and cleanly pares away the ridges left in the bottom of a rabbet (top
Here’s a frustration-free way to mask holes.
Tip of the Day
Do's and don’ts for better finishes, weather or not
■ If you’re working in an unheated shop in a cold climate, DO move finishes (especially water-... read more