Questions tagged [hand-tools]
Tools used by hand, the work/power is supplied by the tool user.
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Resawing by hand - how to correct drift?
I'm trying resawing for the first time on a cherry board.
It's just as difficult as everyone has mentioned, but I am following the advice I've found online and only sawing where I can see the line I ...
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How do you inlay a brass corner ornament using handtools only?
I'm working on a campaign-style jewelry box, and am curious about the best way to inlay a corner guard that has a curve in it.
My plan is to make a full size photo copy of the hardware, then rubber ...
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Is there still a place for "hand drills" in a modern woodshop?
I've seen hand drills hanging on walls in restaurants and at rummage sales.
Is there still a place for "hand drills" in a modern woodshop?
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How to flatten stubborn hollow on the back of a plane iron?
I'm a completely new amateur woodworker, starting out with hand tools. To begin with, I want to get my new tools nice and sharp. I've been trying very hard to flatten (lap?) the back of my plane iron (...
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Using a left and right shooting board to square the ends of a board
I'm a beginner hand-tool only woodworker and am trying to square the two ends of a 3ft long, 2.5" thick board of cherry for a floating shelf.
I've succeeded in squaring one edge, one face, and ...
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Is it needed to have the lever cap flat against the blade in a shoulder plane?
I bought an approximately cheap small (1/2" width) shoulder plane from Dictum.
However I observed that only the toe of the lever cap presses on the blade (see picture above).
Should I tree to ...
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Stanley 78 rebate plane spur goes too deep
I have bought an old Stanley 78 rebate plane and I try to bring it to life. I honed the blade and tried to do a rebate (rabbet) across the grain. Of course that required the spur (nicker?) to be ...
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How to prevent tearout when drilling surface at an angle?
I was boring holes for stool-legs when this huge chunk of hard maple tore out. This was supposed to the be the top surface of the stool, so it's pretty frustrating. The chip was mangled, so I can't ...
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Compass plane minimum radius
I'm considering getting a compass plane, probably a record 020. Anyone know what is the minimum internal radius they can cut? My first use of it would be constructing a wooden wheel roughly 24inches ...
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Spirit Level Reading
I know this is a pretty basic question but I am not able to get an answer over the internet. So my question is, how do you read a spirit level. I am talking about the Starrett Machinist Level (98-6 – ...
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Does it make sense to own a #1 if I already have a good block plane?
I have a decent block plane (low angle, adjustable mouth, good quality all-around).
I just saw a Veritas #1 bevel-up smoother plane which seems to be similar in size and was thinking if it would make ...
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What are some good ways to finish smoothing a wood carving after you have the general form roughed out?
I am relatively new to wood carving and don't have anyone to mentor me or to ask advice from.
I am making a handle for a machete out of red oak. The bottom of the handle is hooked like a hanger and is ...
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Aligning entry and exit side of drawbores
I don't have a drill press, so when drilling a long hole, I'll typically drill from both sides, as close as I can eyeball being orthogonal to the surface, and meet in the middle. This way, the series ...
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Does it matter what kind of diamond stone I get?
I am looking into getting a set of diamond stones so I can start some serious sharpening. I am doing some now with sandpaper but I am starting to find aspects tedious and am looking at other options.
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Plane/chisel sharpening technique
I’m looking to improve my sharpening technique when sharpening my hand plane blades and chisels. I use a Veritas honing jig and diamond stones and can get a nice edge that cleanly shaved the hairs on ...
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