The scrub plane is also known as a model 40 1/2. It has similarities to other hand planes, but some distinct differences as well. This tool is used primarily for quick gross stock removal, as opposed to many planes that are usually set for fine finish work. With this in mind, the mouth has a very wide opening, to […]
One of our local woodworking stores asked me to do a hand plane demonstration the other day. Since they have a decent stock of products, I just brought a few personal pieces from home. These items were those I did not expect the store would have, but I believed would help add to my audience’s overall experience. I brought […]
What the CDC has left out though, are defensive tools to protect yourself during a zombie attack. Generally woodworkers are particularly well-equipped to protect themselves with devices that are already found in nearly every woodworking shop.
Sit back and enjoy this delightful video mini-history (with a beautiful musical soundtrack) of America’s forests from Colonial discovery through the 20th century, courtesy of Lee Tigner of Early American Furnishings in Dawson County, Georgia.
If you are a beginning wood turner and don’t want to spend a large amount of time learning the other traditional methods, then these are the tools for you. If you are a traditional turner with many hours of experience, you will still like these tools for how easy they are to use. Give them a try. And be sure to take a look at our video if you still aren’t convinced.
If you haven’t been over to the Highland Woodworking Youtube Channel in a bit, you might be surprised at how much we’ve added. With new videos coming out every month, there is something for every woodworker to watch, whether it is a product tour guided by Michael Morton, a demo video from one of our […]
We’ve reached the end of Woodworker’s Safety Week 2011, and we thought we would cap it off with a comprehensive list of safe operating procedures that was submitted by one of our readers, Dave Durrant. Dave has a copy of this list posted near the front of his workshop so he can look at them […]