Hand Tools

Chisels, planes, saws, clamps and measuring tools

A step-by-step guide to sharpening chisels and plane irons: systems, grits, angles and a simple routine for keen edges.

A practical guide to F-clamps, parallel clamps, pipe clamps and more, with tips on which clamp suits each woodworking job.

Smoothing, jack, jointer and block planes explained in plain English, plus which hand plane to buy first.

Learn the main types of wood chisels, which sizes you actually need, and how to chop and pare safely and…