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V Tools are a special case so I've decided to divide this entry into two parts.  In this part I'll review the tool geometry and the goals I have fo...

I intended to do this all in one entry but I ran into a bit of a dilemma.  The tool I'm working with is an Ashley Iles 60 degree, 1/2" inch tool wi...

[IMG_0761.png] Boy and Girls, After watching a video by Taylor Tools regarding hand screws, I started a blog about it (the link introduces you t...

[03.jpg] Boy and Girls,   The more times I use my GRABO, the more diversified uses I can find for it, consequently I migrated the review I did fo...

[-MC-2018-12420.png] Boy and Girls,   Though I cannot see too many people rushing out to buy these little beauties, they need to be included in my...

[IMG_0731.png] Boys and Girls, Many years ago I bought a set (4) of these JackClamps after being mesmerised by some smooth talking salesperson on ...

I recently bought a couple of used carving tools and decided that working them up would a good place to start this blog.  The first one I tackled i...

[IMG_0723.png] Boy and Girls,   Another installment of a different style of clamps I have in my workshop.   Many on the market have the lever exten...

[IMG_0864.png][IMG_0867.png] Boy and Girls,   Having achieved my small parts vacuum holding agenda with my Air Cups and Rockler Air Pods, unlike Ti...

[IMG_0714g.png] Boys and Girls, Not that I am a Bessey bigot, I find that they have a great diversity of clamps that just seem to fit my discerni...

[IMG_0714d.png] Boys and Girls, There is little I can say about this one show pony other than what it was designed for... edge banding. I'm sure ...

So often we see posts and questions about sharpening in WW forums.  After all, sharp tools are a necessity for success in any material removal unde...