Using Hand Tools If you follow my blog, you know I’ve recently taken quite an interest in hand tools, especially planes. Over the past twelve years, I’ve perfected many of my woodworking skills, but I’ve relied almost exclusively on power. I’ve always wanted to improve my hand tool skills, but I’ve always had a personal […]
Month: August 2019
Vintage Stanley Planes
Facts About Old Planes There’s so much information on the internet, as well as written sources on Stanley planes, it would be silly for me to try to write up a lengthy blog on Stanley planes. Instead, I’ll just point out a few interesting facts, and if you really want to dig into it, I’ll […]
Hand Tools
Veritas and Two Stanleys Over the past twelve years, I’ve been perfecting my furniture-building skills, and I think I’ve gotten pretty good at it, but I’ve left out a critical piece of the woodworking experience and perhaps the joy. That’s the use of hand tools. I’ve obviously used some hand tools — some chisels, a […]
Blanket Chest
Hickory with Walnut Panels I just completed a new blanket chest based on a design I found in the January/February 2009 edition of “Fine Woodworking.” I made every effort to joint together nicely matched boards, especially for the walnut panels. I’m very pleased with how it turned out. I built it in the midst of […]