Hand Tools

“Wood and Shop” videos and articles that talk about what hand tools you’ll need, how to use those hand tools, how to care for those hand tools, and history & learning about traditional hand tool woodworking.

How to Make Workbench Dogs, Dog Holes & Holdfast Holes

Joshua Farnsworth2020-05-06T12:31:00-04:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In this video I show how to make wooden bench dogs for your workbench. I also show my fast & accurate

How to Make Workbench Dogs, Dog Holes & Holdfast HolesJoshua Farnsworth2020-05-06T12:31:00-04:00

All about Holdfasts for Workbenches

Joshua Farnsworth2020-04-08T10:36:10-04:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In this video I talk all about metal holdfasts for woodworking on your workbench. A holdfast is a historical metal workbench

All about Holdfasts for WorkbenchesJoshua Farnsworth2020-04-08T10:36:10-04:00

How to Use a Combination Plane for Woodworking

Joshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:09:55-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In video 3/3 Bill Anderson shows how to use a vintage combination plane, like the Stanley 45 or 55 to cut

How to Use a Combination Plane for WoodworkingJoshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:09:55-05:00

How to Refurbish a Combination Plane for Woodworking

Joshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:10:16-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In video 2/3 Bill Anderson talks about how to refurbish a vintage combination plane, like the Stanley 45 or 55. Last

How to Refurbish a Combination Plane for WoodworkingJoshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:10:16-05:00

Choosing & Buying a Combination Plane for Woodworking

Joshua Farnsworth2020-02-05T09:22:53-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In video 1/3 Bill Anderson talks about what to look for when buying a vintage combination plane, like the Stanley 45

Choosing & Buying a Combination Plane for WoodworkingJoshua Farnsworth2020-02-05T09:22:53-05:00

How to Make & Use a Scratch Stock for Woodworking

Joshua Farnsworth2020-01-06T11:53:15-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In the above video David Ray Pine stops by my woodworking school to demonstrate his method for making and using a traditional

How to Make & Use a Scratch Stock for WoodworkingJoshua Farnsworth2020-01-06T11:53:15-05:00

Handplaning Mystery Exotic Wood – What is it???

Joshua Farnsworth2019-11-11T16:56:01-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth Earlier this year my friend gave me a truck load of incredible 8/4 exotic lumber. Great friend, right? He

Handplaning Mystery Exotic Wood – What is it???Joshua Farnsworth2019-11-11T16:56:01-05:00

Portable Moravian Workbenches Now For Sale!

Joshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:12:01-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth I’m excited to announce that I’ll now be making and selling Portable Moravian Workbenches, like those used here at my school, and that

Portable Moravian Workbenches Now For Sale!Joshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:12:01-05:00

Tongue & Groove Two Ways: Handplane vs Router

Joshua Farnsworth2019-10-29T17:39:33-04:00

By Joshua Farnsworth In this video & article I'll be showing how to cut the infamous Tongue & Groove joint with both hand tools and power

Tongue & Groove Two Ways: Handplane vs RouterJoshua Farnsworth2019-10-29T17:39:33-04:00

5 Easy Steps to Sharpen a Card Scraper for Woodworking

Joshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:11:54-05:00

By Joshua Farnsworth Have you struggled to sharpen a card scraper? If so, don't feel embarrassed! Years ago when I first started using a card scraper,

5 Easy Steps to Sharpen a Card Scraper for WoodworkingJoshua Farnsworth2020-03-02T10:11:54-05:00

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