Izzy Berger – Common Woodworking

Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Paul’s Top Woodworking Tips: Part 2 2 weeks, 4 days ago

In this blog we are continuing to share some of Paul’s favourite woodworking tips he has collected over the years. You can catch up with Part 1 here.
Removing a Buckle in Saw Plate
To see if your saw is buckled, […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Gluing Up a Table Top (and Other Wide Boards) 1 month ago

Hi Etinenne,

Paul says:
It’s no good to glue opposing grain in the way you suggest because the wood along the long axis will always swell more than in the length. Ultimately this will result in the parts s […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Tenon Saw 1 month ago

Hi Jose,

Paul says:
The dovetail saw would be more practical of the two because you can cut tenons as well as dovetails.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Setting Up and Sharpening a Plane 1 month ago

Hi John,

Paul says:
It could be that the slot is in the wrong place. Without seeing and holding the plane I can’t determine this. It could be that the distance between the cap iron and the cutting edge is i […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying Diamond Stones 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hi Etienne,

There are many different types of abrasive plates and stones, this guide my help to explain them further:

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Bench Plane Setup 2 months, 1 week ago

Hi John,

Paul says:

I found various parts on eBay are offered frequently, enough to build your own plane from if you needed to. I do believe that Stanley Sheffield UK still stock most parts for their planes if […]
Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Paul’s Top Woodworking Tips: Part 1 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Having worked with hand tools for over 50 years, Paul adopted many tips and tricks to help him in his everyday woodworking. In this blog post we’ve shared some of his favourites in the hope you find them u […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Dovetail Saw 3 months ago

Hi Charlie,

Paul says:
I don’t have any back saws sharpened for a crosscut with pinnacle teeth. 90% of saw work with back saws is rip cut. For crosscutting, shoulders etc, I just rely on the finer teeth of s […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Gouge 3 months ago

Hi,

Paul says:
Bent gouges are much less direct and are used more in sculpting-type carving. It’s the bevel of the straight gouge that works so well for scalloping cuts. The spoon bowl is such a large radius, t […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, The Combination Gauge Guide 3 months ago

Hi Glen,

Paul says:
It doesn’t matter, no. Makes no difference to the functionality to the tool.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Brace 4 months ago

Hi Joey,

Paul says:
I’ve never bought them new, but have bought some almost new sets on eBay that come up frequently.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Using a Honing Guide 4 months ago

Hi John,

Paul freehand sharpens but recommends the Eclipse honing guide for beginners, you can find out more about this here: https://commonwoodworking.com/sharpening-tools-and-accessories/

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Using a Rasp and File 4 months, 1 week ago

Hi Vadim,

You can find Pauls file recommendations here: https://commonwoodworking.com/buying-a-file/

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Have Your Say! 4 months, 1 week ago

Is there a tool you can’t quite get sharp enough? A technique you keep trying but can’t master? Are your joints not coming together as you had hoped?

You may come across several hurdles on your woo […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Launching Common Woodworking 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Derek,

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so pleased to hear you are enjoying the site!

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Consumables 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Stefan,

Paul says:
I probably would not use shellac because it is a slippier surface. I have been very successful with two coats of a water based finish, the type used to finish floors.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Plane 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Clem,

Paul says:
You have nothing to lose using the handyman plane because it’s of little value or use to you anyway. Just try it and see how it feels.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Using a Swing Brace 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi Paul,

I passed your message on to our Paul and he said:

No, this sometimes happens and you can try lubricating the snail with either oil or furniture polish. If that doesn’t work, make 3 turns forward and o […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Plane 5 months, 1 week ago

Hi,

Paul says:

I feel the same way about these newer models, the older ones are definitely better and of course the Stanley Handyman range was a dumbed down version that should never have emerged. Personally I […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, The Plane Guide 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi Paulo,

Paul says:

I think the pre 1960’s are a better made option, but that’s all I can say.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
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