Ease Up Will Ya!
Working with hand planes can be a rewarding experience when done right. One common issue reported by those new to using planes is fatigue, which can often be drastically reduced...
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Articles
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Flawless Woodworking Joints with the Melbourne Tool Company's Large Router Plane
If you’re into woodworking, you know how crucial it is to get those joints just right. But let’s be honest, machine marks from tools like table saws and routers can...
Vic Tesolin |
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5 Tips for Taming Tearout
Most people’s first experience with a hand plane is not always good, usually due to fundamental information they haven’t yet received. One of the common problems hand plane users (new...
Vic Tesolin |
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The Block Plane - A Versatile Tool
A well-worn block plane is like a pair of comfortable shoes A block plane is a super handy tool for many different woodworking tasks. It's like the Swiss Army knife of...
Vic Tesolin |
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Mastering End Grain with a Low-Angle Jack Plane and Shooting Board
End grain can be a woodworker's nemesis. However, with the right tools and techniques, you can tame this unruly aspect of woodworking and achieve clean, smooth end-grain surfaces that rival...
Vic Tesolin |
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What Blades Do I Buy?
Low angle planes are designed with the bevel of the blade facing upwards when installed on the bed of the plane. This bevel-up design offers you the option to choose...
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