Woodworking September 2012 Archive

Marples is a long-standing name among woodworking tools dating back over a century. In the last decade, Marples Chisels fell under the Irwin nameplate, known for their Quick-Grip clamps, circular ... Read More

15 & 16-gauge Finish nailers can be ideal for installing most trim work on a woodworking project, but there are times when one of these nails is just too large ... Read More

In an age where so much is done with power tools, there are some hand tools that should always be kept within easy reach. The block plane is one such ... Read More

A really well-built woodworking project should not only look beautiful, but it should show off the craftsmanship implemented by the woodworker. Doesn't it make sense that, after spending so much ... Read More

Most table saws and radial-arm saws (when set up for ripping) have a riving knife that helps to keep the wood from pinching back together after it passes through the ... Read More

Hand woodworking tools (such as planes, chisels and gouges used on a lathe) need to be sharpened regularly to keep them cutting cleanly and properly. Not only does a sharp ... Read More

If you're like me, the first time you used a belt sander, you were likely quite surprised at how powerful such a seemingly simple tool it is. If one is ... Read More

Cutting half-blind dovetails cleanly is much more challenging than cutting a standard through dovetail joint. Half-blind dovetails are ideal for situations like dovetailed drawers where the face frame of the ... Read More