Are you ready to add some versatility to your tool kit? It’s time to think about getting yourself a Combination Plane if you are! This nifty tool can do the job of several different planes, from cutting grooves and rabbets to creating decorative moldings. It’s like having a whole family of planes wrapped up in … Read more
Are you learnin’ to shape curves, smooth chair legs, or rounding edges? If so, then it’s time to talk about one of my favorite tools… the Spokeshave. This little beauty is perfect for shaping wood with precision, especially when you’re workin’ on curved surfaces that other tools just can’t handle. But before you rush out … Read more
Are you lookin’ to add a solid all-around workhorse to your tool collection? Then it’s high time you thought about getting yourself a Jack Plane. This bad boy is the go-to hand plane for all sorts of woodworking tasks. It’s big enough to handle tough jobs like flattenin’ and squarin’ boards, but nimble enough to … Read more
If you’re dabblin’ in fine joinery or need to clean up grooves, dados, or mortises, then it’s about time you get yourself a Router Plane. This specialized tool is perfect for smoothing and leveling the bottom of recesses, and it’s a game-changer when you’re workin’ on precise joints. But before you jump in headfirst and … Read more
If you’ve been workin’ on fine joinery, like tenons or fitting dados, then you’ve probably realized you need a tool that can get right up into those tight corners and clean up the shoulders of your joints. That’s where a Shoulder Plane comes in handy. It’s a specialized little tool, but boy, does it make … Read more
Are you workin’ on projects that call for cuttin’ grooves, rebates, or rabbets? Then it’s time to consider addin’ a Rabbet Plane to your collection. This specialized tool is built just for those tricky little cuts along the edge of your boards, and it’s mighty handy when you’re fitting joints together. But before you go … Read more
If you’re just gettin’ started with woodworking, you’ve probably heard folks talkin’ about different hand plane types like they’re somethin’ magical. And you know what? They kinda are! These little tools can take a rough piece of wood and smooth it out like butter on a hot biscuit. But with so many types out there, … Read more