19 – A woodworker’s first seven layout tools
Rob Brown talks about the first seven layout tools that you should purchase: Tape measure, engineer's square, metal rulers, sliding T-bevel, marking gauge, combination square, mechanical pencil.
Rob Brown talks about the first seven layout tools that you should purchase: Tape measure, engineer's square, metal rulers, sliding T-bevel, marking gauge, combination square, mechanical pencil.
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Rob's blog: I have the power!
We all have our favourite parts of woodworking. My favourite thing to do might be adding texture to wood. Right behind that is power carving.
Project: The glow of tradition: build a wood and copper lantern
Few projects combine rustic charm and timeless craftsmanship as beautifully as these wood and copper lanterns.
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Discover where to buy tools in Canada with this practical guide for woodworkers. Learn how to choose the right supplier based on availability, price, and expertise.
How to: The mighty mallet
Roughing out a large carving, or even a medium-sized one, can be a very laborious process. In the interest of saving time and energy, many carvers opt for 'power'.
Know your tools: Rasps and files
Files and rasps allow you to carefully remove small amounts of material with a freeform approach, mainly on concave and convex edges. These shaping tools help create and fair gentle curves, fine-tune edges and reduce the amount of sanding needed on some small, rough, 3D surfaces.
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03 – Three common furniture engineering challenges
