Shaping
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Edge V-Groove Bits
Form solid-wood edging for plywood that’s tougher than veneer tape and as subtle or bold as you wish.
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Tips for Planing Rough Stock
There are several ways to flatten a board. One of the most efficient ways to flatten a board is by using a powered thickness planer.
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VIDEO: Dealing with Distorted Lumber
Rob Johnstone explains four distortions common in lumber and how the Laguna PX|12 Benchtop Planer and Laguna JX|8 Jointer deal with them.
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VIDEO: How to Set Up and Use a Hand Plane
Learn how to set up and and use a hand plane from master woodworker, Ian Kirby. This is a free preview episode from The Way to Woodwork: Essential Starters series.
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How to Handcut Dovetail Joints
Learn this simple process for making handcut dovetails joints.
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VIDEO: Assembling and Adjusting Hand Planes
How to assemble and set up your hand plane for perfect smoothing cuts.
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Forming End Grain Rabbets with a Shoulder Plane
A shoulder plane’s blade is as wide as the sole of the plane, making it perfect for removing material in the corner of a rabbet.
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Hand Plane Butt-Joint Edges
How to use a hand plane to prepare the mating edges for a butt joint.
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How to Use a Hand Plane: Grip, Stance and Motion
While a hand plane must be sharp and properly adjusted to work correctly, how a woodworker grips and stands while using the plane is important as well.
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Mortise Chisels
Take a closer look at this often misunderstood woodworking chisel. Learn how to cut a mortise using a London pattern mortise chisel.
