How tools actually work, and how to choose one
A chisel’s bevel angle is the compromise between sharpness and strength. A shallower angle takes a finer, easier-cutting edge but chips more readily; a steeper angle is tougher and holds up to mallet blows but needs more force to push through wood. The “right” angle depends on what the chisel is doing. What does the … Read more
The numbers stamped on a hand plane are a sizing system, not a performance rating. A low number such as No. 3 or No. 4 marks a shorter, lighter plane built for fine smoothing. A high number such as No. 6 or No. 7 marks a longer plane built for flattening and jointing long edges. … Read more
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