Woodworking Saws – Anatomy of Saw Blades And Filing Angles
Sharpening Woodworking Saws Sharpening a handsaw is a three-step operation. The process begins with jointing, or filing the tips of the teeth so that they are all the same height. This is followed by...
View ArticleHow to use pin chuck for woodturning lathe?
Setting up the chuck The pin chuck allows you to mount a bowl blank on the lathe headstock quickly at the cost of drilling a relatively large hole in your workpiece. The chuck consists of two parts: a...
View ArticleHow to Use Collet Chucks & Collar Chucks for Woodturning Lathe?
Mounting a bowl blank Once you have shaped the outside of your blank, a collet chuck will enable you to attach the bottom to the headstock of the lathe for hollowing out the inside. This chuck is...
View ArticleHow to Use Screw Chucks for Woodturning Lathe?
Preparing the blank The screw chuck is easy to use, but it is not strong enough to hold large blanks or secure end grain. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for limitations on the size of blanks...
View ArticleHand Tools Sharpening Skills – How to Sharpen A Plane Blade?
1.Checking the cutting edge for square Use a combination square to determine whether the cutting edge of the plane blade is square to the sides. If it is not, square the cutting edge on a bench...
View ArticleHow to sharpen a wood scraper
1.Filing the edges square To file off the existing hook on a scraper, clamp the tool in a vise with one long edge facing up. Holding a sharp mill bastard file firmly with both hands as shown, make...
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