Using a Kanaban and a 1-2-3 Block to tune a plane

This is a 1-2-3 block on a kanaban.

A 1-2-3 block is a very stable tool used by machinists to make sure things are square and precise and all sorts of other things. It measures 1″ by 2″ by 3″ and is great for testing, setup and even measuring.

The Kanaban is a nice […]

August 27th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Metalworking, Sharpening, Tool Making, Tools, Tutorials, Woodworking | 11 comments

The Myth about Hand Tools

The Myth about Hand Tools is,

Hand tools are slower, more primitive, clumsy tools that only mad skilled woodworkers who prefer to dress in renaissance festival clothing can master.

This tool, more, I think, than any other, created this myth.

The Low-Angle, Bevel-Up, Block Plane.

Here is the common, yet before this, untold […]

August 26th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Speculation, Tools, Woodworking | 5 comments

Outdoor Workbench part 4, Wood Movement

An outdoor workbench is more likely to swell and shrink. As a result careful construction is required.

The outside bolts holding the table to the legs, is normal.

The inside hole for the bolt is a little different so the wood can shift.

Note that the outside hole has the bolt in it […]

August 25th, 2008 | Category: Tutorials, Woodworking | 5 comments

Outdoor Workbench part 3, Tools Needed

The first tool I show on the bottom right, is an open ended wrench. the closed end can be ratcheting, but a good open end wrench will last a very long time. A small set of the basic wrenches can be gotten for about $20, and is a must have tool set. Probably an […]

August 21st, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Tools, Tutorials, Woodworking | One comment

Using a Japanese Socket Awl

The Japanese Socket Awl is one of my favorites! It is great for making starter holes for drilling and lines for accurate measurement and work. Here is how I use it.

First I find out where I want a mark. In this case I want a line lined up to match another board so I […]

August 20th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Tools, Tutorials, Woodworking | Leave a comment
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