Quotulatiousness

January 30, 2025

How to Make a Wallclock | Episode 6

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Paul Sellers
Published 27 Sept 2024

The decorative undercarriage is a matter of choice, and because the clock is somewhat traditional, Paul decided to add the feature to his version here.

The steps are simple and quick to do even without using any machines at all. By creating the roundover followed by the coved profile and joining the two together, we create something of a more classic look in a matter of a few minutes.

Using a traditional carving gouge, we make the cove from a solid section of oak and show you how to refine the cove using a card scraper.

With the main block attached to the underside of the clock, we are to transform the whole appearance of the clock.
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January 25, 2025

Everyone is Wrong About this Traditional Tool

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Rex Krueger
Published 2 Oct 2024

Yes, your Rabbet Plane can cut Rabbets.
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January 19, 2025

How to Make a Wallclock | Episode 5

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Paul Sellers
Published 13 Sept 2024

The main joinery for the clock and the panel all came together, and now we are ready to form the roundovers to the top and bottom pieces.

We will use the traditional method using a bench plane and, in our case, a #4 version. Following this shaping, we can focus on the final finishing of all of the components by scraping and sanding the surfaces.

After all of the parts are sanded, we follow specific patterns for gluing up the main carcass of the clock.
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December 24, 2024

Did I RUIN this woodworking antique?

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Rex Krueger
Published 23 Dec 2024

Whoever made this plane certainly had their head in the stars.
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October 25, 2024

How to Make a Simple Picture Frame | Episode 2

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Paul Sellers
Published Jun 21, 2024

This is a uniquely different way to make a picture frame, but Paul designed it specifically to work with hand tools.

Sizing the eight components with the level of precision needed can be tricky, but two guides make the whole process quick and simple. We have dispensed with the mitres normally associated with picture frames altogether, giving these frames an assembly process and look you’ve never seen before.

It’s a step-by-step process with accuracy and we walk you through every step.
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August 31, 2024

This Hand Plane Couldn’t Take a Single Shaving

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Rex Krueger
Published May 22, 2024

You never really know what to expect when it comes to tool restoration.
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June 15, 2024

Dado by Hand

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Lost Art Press
Published Mar 6, 2024

Megan Fitz demonstrates her dado cutting process by hand for a Dutch tool chest. Will the shelf fit?

June 12, 2024

Is this crazy Swiss handplane the future of woodworking?

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Rex Krueger
Published Mar 6, 2024

The answer is surprisingly complicated.
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April 16, 2024

Making a Lie-Nielsen Plane From Start to Finish

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
Published Dec 8, 2023

See the process of making the Lie-Nielsen No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane: initial pattern making; pouring the castings at the foundry; machining, grinding, and finishing all the parts; final assembly, inspection, and wrapping.

January 10, 2024

How to Sharpen and Set up a No.80 Scraper | Paul Sellers

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Paul Sellers
Published 6 Oct 2023

The #80 cabinet scraper handles the wildest grain, but because of its name, it is also one of those misunderstood tools with misunderstood sharpening.

In this video, I walk you through the most unique sharpening method there is for any woodworking hand tool. Once you learn how to sharpen and set up this tool, you’ll be able to refine any hard and dense-grained wood surface you will ever encounter, bar none.

Where the hand plane might fail you, the #80 cabinet scraper takes over.
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December 23, 2023

DON’T GET SCREWED!!! Get the best deals on vintage handplanes

Filed under: History, Tools, USA, Woodworking — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Rex Krueger
Published 22 Dec 2023

When it comes to purchasing a piece of the past, a little knowledge goes a long way.
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December 13, 2023

Vice-held End-grain Guide | Paul Sellers

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Paul Sellers
Published 25 Aug 2023

It’s true. Sometimes an idea should always be shared, and this is one I just had to tell you about.

I know that shooting boards work well, but for end-grain planing with added security vice-held stock and the guide, you add solidity and comfort. This one has no equal. You don’t have to believe me because in ten minutes and from scraps, you can make your own and check it out for yourself.

You can find the drawing of this project here: https://paulsellers.com/wp-content/up…
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November 23, 2023

Quick Skills for Busy Woodworkers: Elevate Your Craft in 10 Minutes

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Rex Krueger
Published 22 Nov 2023

You can do real woodworking even if you’re short on time. Here are some ideas.
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August 4, 2023

What Does A Smoothing Plane Do? | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published 7 Apr 2023

We live in an age when fewer and fewer people will ever use a hand plane and may never even see one in use. This super-short video shows how and why we woodworkers still use and rely on hand planes today. They are fast and effective and they reduce the need for sandpaper too because the wood comes out super-smooth and level.
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July 13, 2023

Praise for the #151 Flat-Bottomed Spokeshave | Paul Sellers

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 02:00

Paul Sellers
Published 10 Feb 2023

It’s easy to underestimate the value of the #151 spokeshave, no matter the maker. But these simple tools work amazingly for a wide range of woodworking tasks, and you only need the flat-bottomed version as it will work equally well for both convex and concave surfaces.

With this video, see just how versatile the flat-bottomed spokeshave is and why you should own one for your woodworking tasks that need shaping.
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