Holding small and thin sections of wood securely can be tricky. This simple hack gets the job done with no fuss.

I’ve hit a point where something has to change, it’s time to give something back.

Why are old routers called the “Old Woman’s Tooth”?

Grinding below 25 degrees, it works for me.

Plough planes are essential tools and not just for hand tool woodworkers. The little Record 040 and it’s updated 043 make light work of small grooves.

Plough planes are wonderful tools and essential for hand tool work. Here’s a quick tip to ensure you get good results.

How flat do we need? Are we dogs chasing our tails while the quarry escapes? Probably.

My thoughts on woodworking as a "craft" or "woodcraft". Easily the most difficult thing I have ever written.

Perfection, as with most hings is highly subjective. Perfection can be many things but use caution when it creates a sterile and clinical look.

A very odd footnote in the development of handplanes is the two piece cap iron. Thankfully good sense killed it off!

Cheap aluminium clamps are fine, they do a job. However I’ve found and an all steel version that only costs £1 more and is of infinitely better quality.

Pins or tails first? The old discussion that won’t go away. Here’s the great news, it doesn’t matter. Practice one way until you get great results and you’ll find you’ll be able to do both without too much of a problem.

Where does most happen on a workbench and is a full flat surface the best option for all situations? The British style workbench seems to of moved away from the flat working surface.

The No.151 is a perfect first step into the world of spokeshaves. It’s easy to use and widely available. What’s not to like?

Making your first workbench can be intimidating and expensive. I have plans to share a simple plan to get you started.

The ultimate workbench? You’ll be lucky, they don’t exist. You just get used to a good design and become productive. Making benches and exploring their benefits is fun, buy you’ll struggle to find an “ultimate”

Block planes are a modern tool. Many purists aren’t keen on them, but I’m more pragmatic and find a use for them at the bench and on site.

Practicing some joinery and making a few simple projects are the first steps into woodworking. To hone those skills without breaking the bank means picking an affordable timber that’s up to the job. Pine fits the bill perfectly.

There is no “perfect” way to store tools, just the best compromise given our situation at the time. I’m looking forward to moving from a tool chest to a wall cabinet.

Taking sawn wood to planed and ready for work can seem daunting. Here are a few things I do to keep the process moving as smoothly as possible.