A Practical Guide to the MTC Scraper Burnisher
We’ve 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...
Rohan Bevan |
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A Practical Guide to the MTC Scraper Burnisher
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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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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 |
