Category Archives: Hand Planes

Hand Tool Work = Relaxation

Posted on June 23, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

You may recall this picture that I posted a while ago.  After the intense furniture work on the media center I felt the need to take my woodworking in another direction for a while. A new woodcarvers club started here … Continue reading →

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First of the Year, First Glue Up!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Welcome to the New Year, 2014.  Although I’m not one to make resolutions (too easy to break) I do have a couple of major projects I’d like to complete this year.  If I share them that will make me accountable … Continue reading →

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Love Hand Planes

Posted on December 26, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the processes of wood working I really like is the art of taking a plane and using it to create a smooth and square surface.  There’s something very satisfying to watching that shaving of wood exit the planes … Continue reading →

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