Buying a Router Plane
…When using a router plane and removing material to a specific depth, you can use a chisel to remove the bulk of the material then go over it with a…
…When using a router plane and removing material to a specific depth, you can use a chisel to remove the bulk of the material then go over it with a…
…at the cutting edge is not parallel Remove the cutting iron from the body and, much like setting up a chisel, place the underside of the cutting iron flat on…
…more on this we recommend the following from Paul’s blog: Making Your Own Strops Restoring Woodworking Gouges Buffing Compound for Chisels and Plane Irons Questions Answered: Strops On Strops and…
…a little at a time from the cheeks to achieve a good, snug fit. You can simply do this with a sharp 1″ (25mm) chisel. Check it fits, you may…
This project is possibly the most basic real application of the dovetail joint, since it consists of a simple box held together with four single dovetails. You should therefore see…
…see how to do a roundover, click here. Pare the corners into a matching round using a chisel to gradually round it and use a file to smooth this roundover….
…is a common size for mortise and tenons. Set the pins to the width of the chisel, then set the distance from the nearest pin to the stock of the…
…as usual Take care as you approach the bottom end. Any gaps here will be visible when the joint is together. Use a narrow chisel to lift up the waste…
On the end of your mortise piece, measure ¼” (6mm) down from the face with the mortise and mark with a pencil. Using a chisel like Paul is doing here…
…knifewall and then make a step down for your saw with a chisel. Cut the notch out using a tenon saw. Square a knifewall over the pencil line on the…