Hand Tools Archives

Hey there, this is my first post or whatever so please be gentle...but whenever I have a panel too large for my planer and I need to hand plane it…

Hi, Where can find the Vinyl flooring tool that was in the Article Charming Coffer in the Finewood Issue April 2026 no.316 Thanks

Any suggestions on purchasing a sliding bevel gauge for making dovetails?  They seem to range in price from a few dollars to a hundred or more.  FWW had an overall…

I'm in the process of purchasing some hand tools in preparation for making dovetails and mortise/tenon joints.  Based upon Chris Gochnour and others reviews, I purchased a set of the…

I have 30 year old craftsman smoothing plain. The sole is flat and mechanism operates farley well.  The iron is wet stone sharpened to 8000 micro bevel.  It just rides…

I just bought a Stanley #81 on eBay i went with the cheapest one since im restoring anyway. I plan on using this tool not just for looks.My plan so far:Evapo-Rust…

Where do you find hand chisels as long as the ones used in this video> Can yo also indicate what type of rasp that were used in the chair making…

My thumbs had been hurting for a while and the hand specialist confirmed with x-rays and other tests that I have moderate arthritis in my thumbs.  Sigh.  Getting old sucks. …

I love finding hand tools, usually in rough shape, and restoring them for my use, friends’, and sometimes selling.  It’s very satisfying to get a neglected tool back to doing…

Hi All,Looking for a reason to (or not to) pick up a machine offered by an acquaintance.  Looks to be in nice condition and comes with 3 cutters.  Wisdom from…