In the world of woodworking, having the right tools is essential to achieving professional results. When it comes to air tools like an air sander or nailer, there’s one piece of equipment that can significantly elevate your woodworking experience: the air compressor. Not only does it power air tools efficiently, but opting for a portable …
The Saxon Professional TCT 250mm circular saw blade is a high-quality cutting tool that offers excellent value for money. It is designed to fit most 10-inch saws and is made from durable, high-quality materials that make it ideal for both professional and DIY use. I for one had my doubts but I am now a …
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Woodworking Compass Plane: A Handy Tool for Accurate Wood Shaping As a woodworking enthusiast, I know how important it is to have the right tools for the job. One tool that has become a staple in my workshop is the woodworking compass plane. This versatile tool is essential for creating smooth, even curves on a …
10 Woodworking Tips to Improve Your Skills Today Woodworking can be a rewarding hobby that allows you to create beautiful and functional pieces of furniture or decor. However, it can also be frustrating and time-consuming if you don’t have the right tools or knowledge. In this article, we will share ten woodworking tips that can …
When we talk about woodworking as a past time or as a revived hobby or even as our work! We talk about chisels and planes, we talk about our latest collection of Festool in it’s white and green Systainer boxes. We may even have a Youtube woodworking channel and like politicians who have a backdrop …
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Sawdust can be potentially dangerous if it is inhaled in large amounts. Inhaling sawdust can irritate the respiratory system and cause problems such as coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. It can also cause irritation to the skin and eyes. In some cases, inhaling large amounts of sawdust may cause more serious health problems such as …
Lever Cap The lever cap on a woodworking hand plane, along with other elements of the metal-bodied tool was patented by Leonard Bailey in 1858. There have been minor revisions, but it has remained almost unchanged for the last 160 years. The Lever is not the only method of securing the cap. There is also …
Almost every hand plane has a chip breaker which at first glance is easy to dismiss!. But the chip breaker is essential on all bevel down hand planes such as a Stanley Bailey no 4. Where is the chip breaker The chipbreaker on a hand plane attaches to the plane iron or blade with a …
TheNo5 hand plane is the jack of all trades. I know most people start with the No 4 but frankly, the number 5 is probably the most versatile hand plane available. Old Stanley Bailey jack plane as it’s commonly known good tool and a little bit of fettling over the years it has really served …
The smoothing plane is probably every woodworker’s first-hand plane that they purchase. My very first woodworking plane was the ‘Stanley Handyman’ smoothing plane it wasn’t a bad tool at all. In fact, it was very similar to the standard-issue No 4 smoothing plane. Apart from the usual branding on the outside of the plane, the …