Getting the Most from a Dog-Hole Bench
A good workbench is more than just a flat surface — it’s a workholding system. When it’s set up with well-placed dog holes, it becomes one of the most versatile...
Rohan Bevan |
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Getting the Most from a Dog-Hole Bench
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Card Scrapers vs. Cabinet Scrapers: Which One Do You Need?
Scrapers are some of the most satisfying tools in the workshop — quiet, simple, and capable of leaving a finish that often surpasses sandpaper (without the dust). But not all...
Rohan Bevan |
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Hidden Talents of the Large Router Plane
If you’ve 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 I’m...
Rohan Bevan |
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Keeping Rust at Bay: Rust Prevention for Your Hand Planes
Few things make a woodworker’s heart sink faster than spotting a patch of rust on a favourite hand plane. Rust doesn’t just spoil the look - it can affect the...
Rohan Bevan |
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How the Norris-Style Adjuster Works on MTC Low Angle Planes
One of the standout features on Melbourne Tool Company’s low angle bench planes is the Norris-style adjuster. If you’re new to hand planes, it might look like a simple thumbscrew—but...
Rohan Bevan |
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Taking The Edge Off – Chamfers With The MTC Low-Angle Block Plane
Sometimes it’s 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...
Rohan Bevan |
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Reading the Grain: What Every Beginner Woodworker Should Know
You will hear the word ‘grain’ a lot if you’re talking to woodworkers. The natural beauty and variation in wood grain is part of what attracts us to working with...
Rohan Bevan |
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More Than a Stopper: Cork in the Workshop
At first glance, cork might seem like an unusual material for a tool handle. But once you’ve held a Melbourne Tool Company spokeshave or cabinet scraper with a cork handle,...
Nick George |
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Clean Cuts: Cleaning Up Machine-Cut Dados with the Melbourne Tool Company Large Router Plane
When it comes to joinery, a simple housing joint (or dado for our North American readers) is hard to beat. As with their close cousins the rebate (or rabbet) and...
Nick George |
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Mind the Gap: Setting the Mouth on a Low-Angle Plane
When it comes to fine-tuning a low-angle hand plane, the mouth opening is a sometimes overlooked yet very useful adjustments you can make. Get it right, and your plane will...
Nick George |
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Avoiding Plane Tracks: Why (and How) to Camber Your Iron
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying feel of a freshly planed surface. If you’re new to hand planes, you probably started by breaking the sharp edges of your work. Maybe...
Nick George |
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A Closer Look at the MTC Small Router Plane
So often in woodworking the small details can really make a project stand out. Tasks like fitting a hinge to a box, creating small rebates for drawer dividers, or clearing...
Nick George |
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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 |
