Hand saw sharpening is fast becoming a lost art. It used to be that every craftsman knew how to sharpen a saw, and it was done with regularity. In more recent times, the saw was taken to...
Category: Wood Tools & Tool Maintenance
A saw from the flea market will typically be a rusty affair, with years of caked-on grime from improper storage. In this condition, the saw is not only aesthetically undesirable, but it also...
In this post, we'll be doing a deep dive into everything and anything you've ever wanted to know about the woodworking hand saw. This includes a rundown of the different types of hand saws, hand...
The following is a description of the different types of marking gauge and what each type is commonly used for. What Are the Common Types of Marking Gauge? The most common types of marking...
The following are some of the markings commonly encountered on antique Stanley marking gauges. It is by no means a complete listing of every mark, but it hits most of the common ones. I have also...
Cabinet Scrapers with inward curving corners. The flat, steel "cabinet scraper" is one of the simplest but often most misunderstood tools in the woodworker's repertoire. Pick it up and it...