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Don’t sand it all away, scrape it!
This card scraper removes just a small layer at a time Sanding is slow and creates divots. Planes take huge layers off at once. This is a more subtle answer to hand planing, when you need to smooth irregularities, or refine glued joints. Some honesty, here: you need to also get a burnisher, and master…
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Perfect corners without a miter box
Make a simple jig to get 45° corners without tilting the saw I don’t take credit for this one, but it is a genius idea. Making 45 degree corners with my table saw was always scary. Never sure if the blade is tilted precisely, and running the stock through was uncertain and prone to slips…
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Ryoba saw for smooth joints and flush cutoffs
This razor sharp saw is ideal for small cuts with clean edges I have a friend who does home renovation work, and he swears by Japanese pull saws. Yet, it is perfect for hobby woodworkers as well. This is NOT for big cuts. Think: coping saw, but perfectly straight cuts, and tiny kerf. It has…
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You need to get a grip
I’ve spent years just using a clamp to hold my work piece against the side rail of my bench. Tricky, crooked, and often it slips – leading to damage or swearing. One of the most basic things you need in a woodshop is a vise. But, they can get expensive. This is a great answer…