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The Fix For An Out Of Square Mortice & Tenon – VIDEO

August 15, 2018 By Richard Maguire 29 Comments

how to correct a mortice and tenon

https://youtu.be/XhtD14Qn5pM References: Build A Hall Table Video Series  |  SIGN UP to watch the Free Hand Plane Build [Watch the video version above]. If you're cutting a mortice and tenon by hand then it's likely things aren't going to be perfect at the first fitting. If I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Videos, Woodworking Joints

Tidy Both Sides – The Pegged Mortice and Tenon

August 6, 2018 By Richard Maguire 12 Comments

perfect pegs for mortice and tenons

I don't hate much, but I do hate a scruffy looking pegged joint. You know, when the peg doesn't fill the hole. When you've only got the show face to get tidy, it isn't too troublesome, particularly if you follow a few procedures. Where things start to get a bit testing though, is when both sides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking Joints

How To Build A Chair – Video

July 20, 2018 By Richard Maguire 5 Comments

how to build a chair video

https://youtu.be/OhnIgJeZv08   Our Chair Building Series is now complete. The above video is to give a little insight in to what we've been up to and a look at our final chair design. The full series is available for a one time fee of £35.00 CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW. Or LOGIN first if you're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Videos, Premium Videos

Which Sharpening Stones Do You Need?

June 22, 2018 By Richard Maguire 21 Comments

best sharpening stones

Fast, Efficient Sharpening. At the Best Price! You’ll find that the cost of your sharpening stones scales with the cost of your tools. More expensive stones won't mean they're better for the job if they're incompatible with the type of steel that you're using. If you’re working with the types of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sharpening

Rough Tools. Fine Furniture.

June 13, 2018 By Richard Maguire 21 Comments

learn woodworking online

When people meet me they see the unkempt facial hair and questionable mop on the back of my head and they can weigh me up pretty well. Then I start to speak and it's confirmed - this is definitely a pretty rough chap. And I'm not one to try and mystify or tart it up, I'll call a spade a spade. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach, Premium Videos

Used Hand Tools – What’s Worth Buying Old?

June 7, 2018 By Richard Maguire 37 Comments

used woodworking hand tools

I truly believe that most people quit woodworking because they don't ever get started. Obsessing over the perfect workbench and buying too many used hand tools can lead to this problem. You should dedicate a weekend to build your workbench. Get it done and stop over thinking. And then another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buying Hand Tools, Woodworking Hand Tools

Ever Considered A Hollow Chisel Morticer?

May 25, 2018 By Richard Maguire 28 Comments

Wadkin Morticer

As noises go, there's nothing much worse than banging. About the only thing that's completed in my life at the moment is my workshop door. I spent far too much money to get it right. We focused on the acoustics to keep out the noisy world when filming, and put in some beautiful reflective glass … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach, Woodworking Joints

Iron Cambers – Optimising Your Hand Planes

May 11, 2018 By Richard Maguire 15 Comments

hand plane iron cambers

To become efficient in anything I find it's much better to specialise rather than use one size fits all. So how can a minimal hand tool kit become anything other than a set up for getting you started? The answer is in understanding your cutting edge. We can use various cutting angles and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Planing, Sharpening

Saw Horses – Do You Need A Set?

May 4, 2018 By Richard Maguire 24 Comments

wooden saw horses

Saw horses are a clat to get out and I'll only use them if I have to (perhaps I'm lazy). But of course they are extremely useful, and it’s nice to know there’s a couple stashed away ready to grab if needed. Whether you need something cheap and nasty, or a sturdy work of art will depend on how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Make Your Own Tools, Sawing

Which Hand Tools Do I Need To Get Started?

April 26, 2018 By Richard Maguire 88 Comments

essential woodworking hand tools

It’s a question that we’re asked weekly, and whilst I’m often babbling on about specific tools, I wanted to use this post to bring together a list of the essential stuff that will get a beginner going. You probably know that I like to use minimal tools throughout my woodworking. It’s an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buying Hand Tools, Woodworking Hand Tools

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