As you might have noticed, Melbourne Tool Company router planes are not like most of their contemporaries. With a simple, straight blade they resemble a âgrannyâs toothâ router (the predecessor...
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If you line up the collection of MTC hand planes on the bench â from the short block plane through to our full-length jointer â the differences in length can...
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Few of us are at the workbench as often as weâd like to be, and all of us have to sleep sometime â but where do your tools go when...
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Most of us learn to joint an edge with the board clamped vertically in the vice, and the plane upright as you would expect (See: A Beginner's Guide to Edge...
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Weâve spoken before on this blog about the joys of using a Cabinet Scraper: whisper-thin shavings, glass-smooth surfaces, and no clouds of sanding dust. But the real magic of a...
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A good workbench is more than just a flat surface â itâs a workholding system. When itâs set up with well-placed dog holes, it becomes one of the most versatile...
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Scrapers are some of the most satisfying tools in the workshop â quiet, simple, and capable of leaving a finish that often surpasses sandpaper (without the dust). But not all...
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If youâve had the chance to pick up the Melbourne Tool Company Large Router Plane, you might have noticed a few extra holes in the sole. In this article Iâm...
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Few things make a woodworkerâs heart sink faster than spotting a patch of rust on a favourite hand plane. Rust doesnât just spoil the look - it can affect the...
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One of the standout features on Melbourne Tool Companyâs low angle bench planes is the Norris-style adjuster. If youâre new to hand planes, it might look like a simple thumbscrewâbut...
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Sometimes itâs the small details that make the biggest difference. Planing off the sharp corner of a board to create a neat bevelled edge is one of those details. With...
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You will hear the word âgrainâ a lot if youâre talking to woodworkers. The natural beauty and variation in wood grain is part of what attracts us to working with...
Rohan Bevan |
At first glance, cork might seem like an unusual material for a tool handle. But once youâve held a Melbourne Tool Company spokeshave or cabinet scraper with a cork handle,...
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