Latest Episodes
10
The Lowly Scraper
The scraper is a small wonder. It is capable of cutting in most any direction without tear-out. How to get one sharp can be...
9
Hock Irons
An interview with Ron Hock of Hock Tools, maker of plane irons and knives. This is a fascinating discussion about starting a business, metallurgy,...
8
Drilled and Screwed
Drilling and screwing a box together. What could be simpler? But it often turns out to be a test of your patience, your dexterity,...
7
The Block Plane
All block planes are not created equal, even ones with sentimental value.
6
Thomas Lie-Nielsen Interview
Thomas Lie-Nielsen and Gary chat about tools and hand tools specifically. What drives his company to build quality tools in a throw-away society? And...
5
Hardware
Hardware should be bought like buying a tool. It should only pain you once and not every time you use it.