by The Wood Craftsman | Aug 2, 2018 | Carving, Tools
Hand planes have been around for centuries. In the early days of woodworking, planes were made of wood. They were fitted with rectangular slots that cut across the center of the body. The cutting blade was fitted into a mortise and adjusted using a scrap piece of...
by The Wood Craftsman | Jun 8, 2018 | Carving, Tools
Having quality saw blades is crucial to being an effective woodworker. Of the different types of saw blades, dado blades are important in certain projects that require those special, precise cuts which other blades just can’t make. But which dado blades will work the...
by The Wood Craftsman | May 11, 2018 | Carving, Tools
A combination chair, vise, and workbench rolled all into one, a shaving horse (also commonly referred to as a shave horse or shaving horse bench) is one of the most unusual woodworking items out there in that it is a traditional wood shaving tool that also implements...
by The Wood Craftsman | Feb 17, 2018 | Carving, Feature, Tools
Wood carving is a time-honored skill and art that has been practiced for thousands of years. In fact, prehistoric people used wood carving to fashion tools and weapons for their survival. Practicality morphed with art when they carved decorations into the wooden...
