Tools

Like most basic woodworking tools, hand planes trace their history back to ancient times. Versions of planes with a wooden body were discovered in Roman excavations. A rudimentary form of a hand plane is believed to have been used by the ancient Egyptians. However, since the early days, the fundamental design of the plane hasn’t … Read more

A clamp is one of the essential tools needed in woodworking operations. It is one of the most understated tools that you can find. However, it is next to impossible to make a single wooden item without using a clamp of some sort. When you are trying to join two pieces of wood together, clamps … Read more

Whether you engage in woodworking activities as a professional or an amateur, specific tools are essential. One of the most critical tools in woodworking is the woodworking vise. A woodworking vise typically attaches itself to a fixed point like a workbench. Because they can harm the wood being worked, the jaws are usually wood or … Read more

In woodworking, you get to use several different types of joints when you have to join sections of wood together. There is a specific type of joint that is most suitable for each stage of a woodworking project. Knowing different types of woodworking joints is an important part of woodworking. The success of a woodworking … Read more

When you are working with wood, you need to get set up with at least the basic tools.  To begin with, you need to have a workshop or at least a dedicated space where you can work, uninterrupted. Once you have a place to work, the next step is to create your setup. A good … Read more