An Introduction to Hand Tools All woodworkers have their own preferences for hand tools, and in this introductory chapter we'll find out what the pros consider their essential tools.

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A user's guide to quality hand tools at affordable prices, learn more about buying old tools in this article by Matthew Teague!

Synopsis: Whether you make a dovetail saw or carcase saw, the process for making a handsaw is a great introduction to tool making. The parts are few and readily available, and it doesn’t cost …

The most common cry for help came from readers who’ve fallen in love with hand tools but can’t quite master the dance of getting them sharp. To make sure we would encounter a broad …

I make guitars, working almost entirely with hand tools: a comprehensive collection of planes, saws, chisels, scraper blades and miscellany accumulated over 30 years.

In this article by Fine Woodworking, Joshua Klein talks about the confessions of a hand tool woodworker!

Synopsis: They’ve been used by generations of woodworkers and are still one of the most versatile hand tools in the shop. As Chris Gochnour explains, chisels are invaluable whether …

From combination squares to handsaws to bench chisels and Waterstones, we survey the hand tools that got the best reviews!

To firmly master the use of hand tools such as the handsaw, chisel, and handplane, you need to practice. Learn how to do that, here.