Many commercial gauges are missing excellent features found on traditional versions.

It takes five tools to enhance the design of any project with a carved fan. We show you the tools and tricks to get it right the first time.

Nothing in handplaning is more frustrating than tear-out – which is when the wood rips up in small chunks instead of being sliced clean away. Over the years, I’ve collected solutions to eliminate it and found the following ones to be the most useful.

The Westen backsaw has almost vanished. But a few toolmakers are trying to turn back the clock to when this saw was in every toolbox.

Honing guides are not a one-size-fits-all affair. We examine the weaknesses and strengths of four popular models.

Learn to build this tool that travels where no electric router can go. Two fences let you position the cutter and keep the bead’s quirk in line.

Traditional methods with a veneer hammer and hot hide glue.

We compared 14 methods to find the fastest way to prepare this useful tool.

Different goals allowed period woodworkers to work quickly.

Using off-the-rack hardware and scraps, you can build an excellent scraping plane.