Bust Rust
You can easily remove rust in one of two ways: Scrub with a commercial cleaner and an abrasive pad, or power it off using a spinning wire-wheel brush in a drill.
Sharpening showdown
Sharpening chisels and plane irons is like working out at the gym: You know you should do it, but getting started can seem daunting.
Tool Review: Blade and Bit Cleaners
If cleaning your saw blades and router bits sits near the bottom of your "to-do" list, you may be shortening the life of your carbide cutters. We tested eight products and several home remedies to see which work fastest and safest.
Quick and Easy Sharpening
Put a razor-sharp edge on your chisels and plane irons using self-stick sandpaper, and a grinder equipped with a stone and buffing wheel.
Sharpening Chisels
Tim Peters, master furnituremaker and professed hand-tool junkie, heads the woodworking department at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. He explains here how to sharpen chisels.
Whole-Shop Heating Systems
No matter what Old Man Winter brings in the months ahead, your shop will be warm and comfortable with one of the practical solutions offered here.
