Why don't Aussies use featherboards? A featherboard can add pressure in a position closer to the action than human finger should ever dare venture. We all know that point, right there near the sharp bit where a little pressure would be most effective and reduce the chance of vibration greatly. However, if you use your hands and the stock kicks back, well that’s an hour or two in the emergency waiting room or worse. Category: Site & Workshop Read More
Water stones vs wet stone grinders vs slow speed bench grinders - which is better? 29 January 2019 If you’re a water-stoner, you probably spent most of the long weekend furiously rubbing your chisels back and forth on ‘old faithful’ trying to reset the edge. Category: Sharpening Read More
A comprehensive buyer's guide to saw blades We've all rocked up at the traffic lights next to some guy in a Ferrari, an Audi, or our personal favourite, a lowered Toyota Celica that looks like it could fall of its chassis at any minute. Category: Sawing Read More