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: Against the grain
One thing all woodworkers can agree on is that wood grain is a wonderful thing. Having said that, many of us may like different features, or characteristics, of grain.
Project: Make a sliding door
A sliding door should be considered a piece of art hanging on the wall. It should be nicely made and should always showcase beautiful wood.
How to: The Difference: rasps, files and rifflers
Rasps, files and rifflers are essential hand tools for shaping and smoothing wood, each with unique construction and uses.
Know your tools: Track saws
A track saw (aka ‘plunge saw’) is a type of circular saw that makes precise straight cuts by means of a metal track (aka ‘guide rail’).
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51 – A few of my favourite finishes
