[…] and the other ¾” (19mm) x 2 ¾” (70mm). Tools Pencil Square Combination Gauge Chisel ⅜ ” (10mm) and a ¾“ (19mm) (Paul uses a 6mm chisel to measure the haunch but you can use a steel rule to measure this if you don’t have that size) Chisel hammer Knife Tenon Saw Router plane (Optional)
[…] Paul recommends the 3” (76mm) x 8” (203mm) diamond stones from EZELAP, this width is so you can comfortably fit the width of a chisel and a plane blade on the stone. The length of 8” (76mm) gives you enough distance for a full stroke, any shorter and you will have to do more […]
[…] gives top-notch results. The lid and bottom of the box are both rounded over, and the simplest thing is that we only need one tool, the #4 plane, to achieve amazing results. The final stage is to glue the bottom onto the box and prepare the lid for hingeing. You can view the first […]
[…] rag to remove the excess. If there is a minor amount of glue around the joint, leave to harden, then when it is dry use a chisel, plane or scraper to remove. You can also use abrasive paper for this too. Glue freeze (also known as joint freeze) is when your joints freeze up […]
[…] The #80 Scraper Guide Commonly mistaken for an oversized spokeshave, the #80 scraper slices the wood in a similar way to, but not the same as, a plane. Despite the tool’s name, the scraper does not scrape as such but cuts ultra fine shavings. This double handled tool is used in a push motion […]
[…] all of these and a woodworkers knife, you can do the Crosscut and Ripcut exercise. For the Round Rod exercise, the only tool you need is a plane. So depending on your tool collection, there should be several exercises you can get started with. In some cases, adding just one more tool to your […]
[…] defining a knifewall in joinery such as dovetails and mortise and tenons. To view a video of this exercise, click here. For this exercise, you will need: Plane Knife Square Pencil Two marks are used to identify the registration faces, one is called a ‘face mark’ (marked with an ‘f’) and the other is […]
[…] Three levels of coarseness works well to sharpen blades. Each stone should be a minimum of 3” x 8” to ensure you can fit the largest bench plane blade on width ways. The extra width and length will give you the ability to move the blade across and along the length using longer strokes. […]
[…] be visible on your project after the finish is applied and is more difficult to remove after the finish is applied. Use a sharp chisel or a plane depending on the size and location of the area. Paul uses a hake brush this is because it doesn’t hold too much product and is wide […]
[…] following the undulations, it will give you a smooth surface. Clamping Curved Wood If you cut a curved piece out of a larger blank and want to plane it, use the leftover calls to hold it in place in the vise without putting stress on the bend Check Your Square is Square Place your […]