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Looking to buy a square for laying out joints in the near future to replace my very cheap combi square. Thinking of getting this 150mm/6" one:Starrett 10MH-150 Cast Iron Square Head…

Hi all, Looking to get all the essential handtools in the coming months.Looking at a fairly inexpensive sliding bevel with the locking mechnism at the base - I've read this  is…

Hi,We are planning to make 13 portable laptop-like tables for a community project. To keep cost down we plan to use pine wood. The tabletop will be approximately 42" long…

Does a Mortise & Tenon joint have any advantage over a loose tenon joint in strength or durability? I can't find any real testing on this question so experience may…

Hoping to get some wisdom. Built a cedar herringbone coffee table. Framed along the perimeter, angles slats make the top. One side has a small lip, as in the slats…

Hello,I recently swapped my semi broken hollow core room door for a solid core homemade one to improve sound insulation, but the problem is that it doesn't seem to work…

Hi!I recently acquired an old wood sewing pattern cabinet with glass front drawers. It's very cool. Anyhow, it came with a prior repair to the front base of the cabinet. …

Hi all,I have two small pieces of white oak that have been exposed to the elements for some time. They both have unfortunately developed a slight bow to them. I…

Hi. I'm Allen, and I have recently become very interested in making walking sticks and canes, along with smaller item like ash trays, trinket boxes, and the like. I have…

Picked up a few chisels but im brand new to the subject, im looking to see if anyone knows what the different chisels purposes are. Thanks!