Sharpening chisels by hand
A sharp chisel is safer and far more pleasant to use. My routine takes about ten minutes per tool.
Hand tools, small projects and lots of sawdust.
My first hand-cut dovetail
It was gappy, a little crooked and I was very proud of it. Here is what I would tell myself before starting.
Choosing a finishing oil
Oil finishes look simple, but they behave very differently once they are on the wood.