Setting Hinges
…the recess. Notice that the bevel of the chisel travels in the direction you are chopping. Be careful not to go past the long knifewall/gauge line. Depending on the size…
…the recess. Notice that the bevel of the chisel travels in the direction you are chopping. Be careful not to go past the long knifewall/gauge line. Depending on the size…
…and place the cutting edge about ⅛” (3mm) away from the first knifewall, bevel facing the waste. Keeping the chisel steady and vertically, strike the end of the handle with…
…chisel”? What to look for in a bevel-edged chisel In Paul’s book “Essential Woodworking Hand Tools” Paul goes into more detail of what to look for in a bevel-edged chisel….
…the line. These stop cuts will avoid you splitting the grain too far. 3. Using a sharp chisel bevel down, split cut each section by taking off a small amount…
…can check if you’re on track by comparing the width of the initial bevel. Then you can work either side to create the round, knowing you’re approximately even all around….
…is performing well. You can buy a decent spokeshave for less than £20 brand new, the metal-bodied Stanley #151 style (there are many brands making this model) bevel-down is the…
…video from 2017 on sharpening using diamond stones below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN4yr7vp4I4 Sharpening a Plane In our beginner guide, Paul details the angles at which you should be sharpening the plane bevel….
…tooth first from one side and then the other, this then develops a bevel to each side of the teeth we are sharpening. Tip: To see if a secondhand saw…
…the same in length, but the… Read More Further Reading To read more on this we recommend the following from Paul’s blog: Which Plane- Bevel Up First or Bevel Down?…
…a square. Chopping the Recesses Use the chisel bevel down on the waste side of the knifewall, make chops along the length of the recess across the grain approximately 3/32”…