How to Make a Dovetail
…dovetail. Follow this simple, step by step guide and you will master the joint in little time. The tools you will need to make this joint are: Sliding bevel (or…
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The Chisel Guide
…time. Terminology Bevel – This is the angled face at the end of the chisel that forms the cutting edge Bevel Edged (formerly known as bevelled edge) – These are…
Setting Up and Sharpening a Plane
…second and third strokes either side of the bevel to develop a more rounded corner. Repeat this step to round any sharp corners until you are satisfied with the smoothness….
The Spokeshave Guide
…round over an edge or create an angle (bevel) to a corner. Types of Spokeshave They generally come in two forms, bevel-down, which is usually common to metal-bodied spokeshaves, or…
Using a Honing Guide
…at 40mm to create a 25° bevel. Tip: Paul marks these measurements on the edge of his bench to save time. To establish the primary bevel, place the bevel against…
Sharpening a Gouge
…corner of the sharpening stone, move across to the top left. Keeping the bevel in contact with the sharpening stone, move backwards, roll the bevel back round to end up…
Sharpening a Plough Plane
…plane body and fence, then tighten the setscrews until the stem is no longer easily retractable. Insert the blade bevel down and tighten the blade retainer and surrounding setscrews, adjust…
Chopping the Mortise Holes
…they would dig into the surface. You may want to apply a couple of clamps to your workpiece to stop it from sliding as you chop/remove the waste. When cutting…
Rounding the Edges
…a few unsupported fibres. This way, such flaws can be planed down easily when rounding over the sides (long grain). As with all roundovers, start by creating a 45° bevel…
Setting Up and Sharpening a #80 Scraper
…place the flat side (non-bevelled) against the super fine plate on the diamond plate and rub back and forth. Next, flip the scraper so the bevelled side is facing down…