Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared how specialty hand planes expand precision and control beyond standard bench planes. Specialty planes help furniture makers and woodworkers shape joinery details, refine edges, and dial in consistent profiles without relying on a single “do-everything” …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Norman demonstrates straightforward techniques to set the blade and fence on wooden hand planes so they cut smoothly, track predictably, and produce clean rabbets and grooves. Watch the …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Norman demonstrates the sash fillister, a specialized hand plane historically used to cut rabbets and profiles for sash windows, and contrasts it with the more common plow plane. …
Izzy Swan shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Izzy demonstrates a simple, effective sharpening method built around a pair of cardboard wheels—one loaded with diamond grit for shaping and one dressed with a white polishing compound for a …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The piece documents a full restoration of a rare Stanley No. 5 1/2 jack plane, tracing the work from assessment through final tuning while keeping as much original …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The presentation explains why rescuing vintage planes, levels, and gauges matters and outlines practical steps to bring them back to reliable use. Watch the full video and subscribe …
Izzy Swan demonstrated the test featured in this video. Izzy introduces nine purpose-built measuring and vacuum tools from a new company that rethinks common shop frustrations and combines multiple functions into single, smarter tools. Watch the full video and subscribe …
Rob from Make Things shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Rob breaks down why new card scrapers arrive inert, what the burr actually is, how to form one with basic tools, and when scraping outperforms sanding for a …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft demonstrated the test featured in this video. The video walks through a low-cost scary sharp sharpening kit built on adhesive lapping film applied to a single sheet of glass and shows how to take chisels to …
This video is by Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. It highlights a set of simple, shop-ready jigs that improve accuracy, save time, and bring consistency to hand-tool workflows. Instead of large machines or complex fixtures, Norman relies on a handful of …
This tip was developed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It addresses one of the most frequent mistakes new woodworkers make when using a hand plane: adjusting the lateral (skew) lever mid-job. While that small lever feels like an easy fix …
This tip video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on a common frustration among woodworkers—owning a marking gauge but rarely using it because it doesn’t perform well out of the box. The core issue, Jodee explains, isn’t …
This guide was created by Norman Pirollo, a furniture designer and woodworking educator from WoodSkills. It features four essential jigs that make hand tool woodworking more accurate, efficient, and enjoyable. Each jig highlighted here is built for a specific purpose …
This tip was shared by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It covers the design, function, and value of a bench hook—an often overlooked but powerful tool for precision hand-cut joinery. Whether you’re just starting with hand tools or looking to improve …
This project was built and demonstrated by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s a detailed look at how to cut half-blind dovetail joints using a custom jig and hand tools—perfect for anyone refining their joinery skills. Dovetails are one of the …
This guide was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It highlights the essential hand planes every beginner should consider when starting out with hand tool woodworking and furniture making. Understanding which planes to use—and why—can dramatically improve your results at …
This instructional video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. He shares a simple and effective way to sharpen a card scraper without needing expensive sharpening systems or specialty equipment. Card scrapers are often overlooked in woodworking, but with a …
This woodworking tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on the real reason gaps appear in joinery and how both marking knives and pencils can achieve precision when used correctly. Tight joinery is often seen as a …