Thin plywood is brilliant stuff—light, flexible, and surprisingly strong for its thickness. But it comes with a common frustration: if you cut it the same way you’d cut solid timber,...
Alaina Bodley |
If your saw blades or router bits aren’t cutting as cleanly as they used to, the problem may not be dull teeth or poor technique. More often than not, reduced...
Alaina Bodley |
Follow along with Patrick in the video at the end of the blog. Most woodworkers know that ripping and crosscutting blades are designed for different tasks — but what really...
Alaina Bodley |
One of the most common challenges in woodworking is sawing accurately by hand. Mastering the Japanese pull saw significantly improves the quality and precision of your cuts. With the right...
Nick George |
A properly set up bandsaw is essential for clean, accurate, and consistent cuts. With a few precise adjustments, you can transform a new or neglected bandsaw into a dependable shop...
Geoffrey Doube |
Start with the Right Tools Japanese saws, like the folding dovetail and ryoba saw, offer unmatched versatility for woodworking. With replaceable blades, low price points, and excellent cutting performance, they’re...
Geoffrey Doube |
The Key to Square Joinery In fine woodworking, getting a square cut isn’t just nice—it’s essential. Using Japanese pull saws correctly provides a reliable way to get clean, square cuts...
Geoffrey Doube |
What is Tearout? In woodworking, tearout refers to the undesirable ripping or splintering of wood fibres as a blade or bit exits the timber. It’s a common but frustrating problem,...
Hague Haswell |
“I was so proud to receive this saw at age 10, my mate and I couldn't wait to get home from school that day. Down the back there was...
Geoffrey Doube |
Buying a table saw can be a big decision. Firstly, a table is a sizable investment compared to most of your other tools in the workshop. Table saws have a...
Hague Haswell |
When you look at the whiz-bang models on offer today, it’s hard to believe that the first bandsaw was invented over 210 years ago. The best part? The idea was...
Nick George |
Everyone knows how to tune a radio. If you’re a car enthusiast you probably know how to tune an engine. If you’re a hit around campfires (or just think you...
Nick George |
In part one of our new five-part series, we’re delivering the ultimate how-to guide to bandsaws, in the hope of answering the big questions: Are bandsaws still relevant in modern...
Nick George |