A Beginner’s Guide to Edge Jointing
When you're starting out in woodworking, one of the most satisfying skills to learn is jointing an edge by hand. There's something timeless and grounding about flattening and squaring a...
Nick George |
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A Beginner’s Guide to Edge Jointing
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Thinking Outside the Square: Flat and Round Spokeshaves Explained
When it comes to shaping wood by hand, few tools offer the tactile feedback and control of a well-tuned spokeshave. At Melbourne Tool Company, we know that understanding your tools...
Nick George |
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Skip the Sandpaper: The Melbourne Tool Company Cabinet Scraper in Action
There’s something deeply satisfying about achieving a silky-smooth wood surface without the noise, dust, or waste of sanding. If you’ve grown tired of wearing eye, ear and breathing protection, changing...
Nick George |
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Why Is My Hand Plane Chattering? 5 Common Fixes
You’re all set up to start planing the first board for your next project. You rest the toe of your plane on the near side of the board, and begin...
Nick George |
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Sharpening on a Budget: A Beginner’s Guide
Learning to sharpen your woodworking tools doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. In fact, with just a few simple supplies, you can keep your tools razor-sharp without breaking the...
Vic Tesolin |
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Can you use your new MTC hand plane right out of the box?
So, you just got your shiny new MTC hand plane. You unbox it, admire its sleek design, maybe even give it a little pat like a proud parent. The temptation...
Vic Tesolin |
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Woodworking with the Bevel Up Smoothing Plane
In the world of woodworking, having the right tools can make a world of difference in your projects. One tool that many woodworkers swear by is the bevel-up smoothing plane....
Vic Tesolin |
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Sharpening Your New MTC Blade: A Quick Guide
Getting your MTC blade ready for use is straightforward once you’ve got your plane home. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to ensure your blade is primed...
Vic Tesolin |
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The Importance of Maintaining Your Hand Planes
If you're into woodworking, you know that having the right tools is half the battle. Hand planes are among those indispensable tools that every woodworker, from seasoned pros to enthusiastic...
Vic Tesolin |
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Why M2 Steel?
When it comes to woodworking, the choice of tools is crucial. One of the critical factors that determine the efficiency and precision of these tools is the material they are...
Vic Tesolin |
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Ease Up Will Ya!
Working with hand planes can be a rewarding experience when done right. One common issue reported by those new to using planes is fatigue, which can often be drastically reduced...
Vic Tesolin |
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Flawless Woodworking Joints with the Melbourne Tool Company's Large Router Plane
If you’re into woodworking, you know how crucial it is to get those joints just right. But let’s be honest, machine marks from tools like table saws and routers can...
Vic Tesolin |
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5 Tips for Taming Tearout
Most people’s first experience with a hand plane is not always good, usually due to fundamental information they haven’t yet received. One of the common problems hand plane users (new...
Vic Tesolin |
