The Index of Fossil-Fuel-Friendly Woodworking Knowledge

An effort to be the most comprehensive site of Hand-tool Woodworking Information on the Web, this initially started as my own way to quickly reference all the available valuable knowledge, but this page quickly became a resource for the entire online community. . Most of the links are compositions and websites built by others and cataloged here. Some were threads from online woodworking forums such as Woodnet, and I simply made a web-page of the post to preserve the information contained therein. Only a few of the articles are my own, and several links were submitted directly to me. In all cases, I attemtped to give proper credit. Thank you to everybody who has contributed to this effort.


KNOW

Anderson Planes by Christopher Schwarz

Antique Tools FAQ

Advantages of Different Plane Bed Angles by Knight Toolworks

Axminster 4" Double/Sliding Square Review by Alf

Beginner's Hand Tool List by Chris Baylor

Beginner's Hand Tool List by Robert Lang

Bench Plane Basics by Popular Mechanics

Block Plane Basics by Popular Mechanics

Blue Spruce Marking Knife Review by Christopher Schwarz

Blue Spruce Toolworks by Christopher Schwarz

The Brace by Bob Smalser

The Catch 22s of Hand Planes by Robert "Rfeeser" Feeser

Chairmaking Tools by Christopher Schwarz

Chisel and Carving Tool Basics by David Fielhaber

A Chisel Survey by Bob Smalser

Clamp Basics by David Fielhaber

Clifton Bench Planes Review by Christopher Schwarz

Compasses, Trammels, & Calipers by David Fielhaber

Conversion Chart: Fractions to Decimals by Bruce Fackett

The Emmert Vise Clone Review by Garrett Lambert

The Emmert Vise Versatility by Bob Smalser

Files and Rasps (PDF) by Slav Jelesijevich

Grizzly Japanese Chisel Review by Tim "Spokeshave" Gillespie

Groz #220 Block Plane Review by Alf

Hammers by David Fielhaber

Hand Planes by David Fielhaber

Hand Plane Information by Robert "Rfeeser" Feeser

Hand Tools FAQ by Ken Smith

The Handsaw FAQ by Ralph Brendler

Handsaws by David Fielhaber

High Angle Plane Comparison (PDF) by Lyn J. Mangiameli

How to Become a More Organized Woodworker by Chris Black NEW

HNT Gordon Smoother and Trying Plane Review by Derek Cohen

HNT Gordon Spokeshaves Review by Derek Cohen

Independence Tools and Lie-Nielsen Dovetail Saws by Derek Cohen

Introduction to Handplanes by Popular Woodworking

The James Krenov Smoother by Derek Cohen

Joiner and Boatwright Tools by Bob Smalser

Knife and Tool Sheaths by Bob Smalser

Lee Valley "Little Victor" Block Plane Review by Derek Cohen NEW

Lie-Nielsen Chisels Review by Christopher Schwarz

Lie-Nielsen Face Joinery Float Review by Derek Cohen NEW

Lie-Nielsen #140 Skew Block Plane Review by Alf

Low Angle Jack Development by Derek Cohen

Marcou S15/BU Smoother Review by Derek Cohen

Miter Planes by Christopher Schwarz

Philip Marcou, Planemaker by Christopher Schwarz

Points About Planing by Jeff Gorman

Premium Shoulder Planes Review by Christopher Schwarz

Ray Iles Mortiser Chisels Review by Chrisopher Schwarz

Record Plow Planes Pictorial at Tooltrip

Sargent Plow Planes Pictorial at Tooltrip

Sauer & Steiner Toolworks by Christopher Schwarz

Selecting Carving Chisels by Lee Grindinger

Siegley Plow Plane Pictorial at Tooltrip

Squares by David Fielhaber

So...You Want to Build a Workbench? by Bugbear

So...You Want to Try Handplanes? by Bugbear

Standard Furniture Dimension by Highland Hardware

The Stanley No. 80 by Sawdust and Shavings

Survival Tips for the Beginner Galoot

Tooling Up by Rob "Evenfall" Hanson NEW

Veritas Bench Planes Review by Alf

Veritas Bevel-Up Jointer Fence Review by Alf

Veritas Bevel-Up Jointer Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Bevel Up Smoother Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Block Plane Review by Alf

Veritas Cabinet Scraper and Scraper Plane Review by Alf

Veritas Carver's Bench Review by Lee Grindiner

Veritas Low Angle Smoother Review by Alf

Veritas Low Angle Smoother Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Low Angle Spokeshave Review by Alf

Veritas Low Angle Jack Review by Alf

Veritas Low Angle Jointer Review Part 1 by Derek Cohen

Veritas Low Angle Jointer Review Part 2 by Derek Cohen

Veritas Mark II Honing Guide by Alf

Veritas Router Plane Review by Alf

Veritas Router Plane Review by Christopher Schwarz NEW

Veritas Router Plane Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Scrub Plane Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Shoulder Plane (Bullnose) Review by Alf

Veritas Shoulder Plane (Large) Review by Alf

Veritas Shoulder Plane (Medium) Review by Alf

Veritas Shoulder Plane (Medium) Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Small Router Plane Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Small Plow Plane Review by Alf

Veritas Small Plow Plane Review by Derek Cohen

Veritas Spokeshaves Review by Alf

Wenzloff and Sons Saws Review by Christopher Schwarz NEW

Wheel Marking Gauges Review by Alf

Why You Need Hand Planes in Your Shop (Video) with Randy Maxey

KNOW-IT-ALL

Articles in Toolshop International Auction

Blood & Gore - the definitive Stanley-Bailey resource by Patrick A. Leach

The Davistown Museum

The Disstonian Institute online reference of Disston Saws by Erik von Sneidern

The Galoot's Progress - a neanderthal resource by Thomas Price

Leonard Bailey and Stanley Rule & Level Co. by Philip Whitby

Mid-West Tool Collectors Association

Millers Falls Tool Co. by Randy Roeder

Ohio Tool Company by Keith Rucker

The Old Tools Mailing List - the premier Galoot hang-out

Plough and Combination Plane How-To by Alf

Plough and Combination Plane Resource by Alf

Record 405 Multi-plane Manual (PDF) hosted by Peter Marquis-Kyle

Sargent and Company by David Heckel

Stanley Bedrock Plane Types by Bob Kaune

Stanley Marking Gages by Ralph Brendler

Stanley Router Plane Type Studies

Stanley Plane Type Study by Johnny "Rarebear" Kleso

Stanley Plane Type Study

Stanley Plane Type Flowchart

Tyzack Nonpareil tool history by Don Tyzack

Unique Record Planes

Woodnet Handtools Forum - the ski-lift to the top of the slope

The Woodworks Library by Rob "Evenfall" Hanson NEW

The Woodworking Wiki at WoodWorkersZone.com

KNOW-WHO

Adjustable Clamp Co.

Anant Carpentry Tools

Anderson Planes - custom infill planes

Ashley Iles - woodturning and carving tools made in the old tradition

Barr Specialty Tools - hand forged timeless tools

Blue Spruce Toolworks - high quality hand tools

Boggs Tool - file sharpening service

Bridge City Tool Works - premier manufacturer of woodworking tools

Cape Forge - hand forged wood carving tools

Chester Toolworks - fine traditional hand tools

Clark & Williams - there's something special about wooden planes

Czeck Edge - fine custom marking knives and awls

Dan's Whetstone Company - producer and supplier of natural Arkansas whetstones

Dave's Shaves - reproduction wooden spokeshaves

David Finck - specialty wooden plane irons

Harris Tools

Henry Taylor Tools

Hock Tools - plane blades

Holtey Classic Handplanes

Knight Toolworks - it's all about fluffy shavings

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks - makers of heirloom quality tools

Nicholson, William T. - founder of Nicholson File Company

Norse Woodsmith - resourceful hand tool reproductions

PEC Tools

Pfeil Tools - Swiss hand tools

Samurai Blades - Japanese laminated plane blades

Sauer & Steiner - infill planes

Shark - hand tools

Spehar Toolworks

St. James Bay Tool Co. - makers of quality woodworking tools

Stanley Hand Tool Replacement Parts

Thomas Flinn & Co. - Pax & Lynx saws

Veritas Tools Inc.

Wenzloff & Sons - saw makers

Woodjoy Tools - dedicated to improving traditional tools

KNOW-FINISHING

Homeshop Finishes That Work! by Jack and Luzimar Loganbill

Wood Finishing Tips by David Gillie

KNOW-SMITHING

Blacksmithing and Metalworking by Ron Reil

Brake Drum Forge by Jock Dempsey

Build Your Own Blacksmith Forge by Patrick Rock

The Philly Forge by Philip Edwards

KNOW SHARPENING

Basic Sharpening Tutorial by Bob Smalser

Care and Use of Japanese Waterstones by Highland Hardware

Grinding a Scrub Plane Blade by Derek Cohen

Guide to Honing & Sharpening at Museum of Woodworking Tools

Honing Guide Troubleshooting by Robert "Rfeeser" Feeser

Jet Slow Speed Wet Grinder Review by Tom Hintz

Jet Slow Speed vs Tormek Grinder Comparison by Tom Hintz

Lapping the Backs of Blades by Derek Cohen

The Overkillsharp Honing Method by Bob "CedarSlayer" Strawn

Rotary Lapping Machines by Christopher Schwarz

Saw Filing by Brent Beach

Saw Filing - A Beginner's Primer by Pete Taran

The Scary Sharp System by Steve LaMantia

Scary Sharp VIDEO by Wood Magazine

Shady's Speedy Sharpening System

Sharpening a Saw (PDF) by Stanley

Sharpening a Scraper by Dieter Schmid

Sharpening a Scraper by Stewart-MacDonald

Sharpening Basics by David Fielhaber

Sharpening Handsaws by Bob Smalser

Sharpening Notes by Woodsmith

Sharpening Scrapers by Christopher Schwarz

Sharpening with a Grinding Wheel by Bill Tindall

Sharpening with a Hard Felt Wheel by James D. Thompson

The Ten Cent Sharpening System by Derek Cohen

The Tormek Handbook

Veritas Mk II Skew Angle Jig by Derek Cohen

Worksharp WS 3000 Sharpener Review by "Boxman"

KNOW-HOW

50 Degree Plane Conversion by Bob Smalser

50 Degree Plane Conversion part II by Bob Smalser

Advanced Angles on the Veritas Honing Guide Mk II by Derek Cohen

Advanced Saw Filing and Restoration by Bob Smalser

Are Your Glue Joints Repairable? by Bob Smalser

Block Plane Selection and Rehabilitation by Bob Smalser

Building a Traditional Coffin Smoother by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Building a Wooden Bench Plane by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Buying Used Tools by Christopher Schwarz

Chisel Handles for Socket Chisels by James D. Thompson

Chisel Handles for Tanged Chisels by James D. Thompson

Chisel Handles with Leather Washers by James D. Thompson

Chopping Mortises by Hand by Bob Smalser

Cleaning Handsaw Blades by Bob Sturgeon

Cleaning an Old Oil Stone by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Cleaning Wooden Tools by Ray Drake

The Dirty Dozen Cast Iron Recipe by Dave Arbuckle

Drawboring Resurrected by Christopher Schwarz (PDF) NEW

The Drawknife by Bob Smalser

Drilling Holes in Plane Totes by Neil Mitchell

The Emmert Vise How-Tos by Carl Matthews

Emmert Vise Restoration by Walt Quadrato

Files, Filing, Filling, and Finishing by Bob Smalser

Filing the Mouth of a Cast Iron Plane by Robin "Frigator" Frierson

Flattening Chisel Backs by Scott Grandstaff

A Galoot's Infill Smoother by Derek Cohen

Grinding a Scrub Plane Blade by Derek Cohen

Hand-Cut Dovetails - a pictorial guide

Hand-Cut Dovetails - a resource by Alan Foust

Hand-Cut Doveails after Fifty by Norman Havens

Hand Saw Basics by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Hand Saw Handle Fabrication - a pictorial by Mike "MikeW" Wenzloff

Hand Planes 101 - a resource by Johnny "Rarebear" Kleso

Handle Repair for Bench Planes by Johnny "Rarebear" Kleso

Haunched and Drawbored M&T I: The Mortise by Bob Smalser

Haunched and Drawbored M&T II: The Tenon by Bob Smalser

A Hotdog (Handle) for the Veritas LA Jack by Derek Cohen NEW

How To Make Your Own Steel Knives by Dick Baugh

A Humble Nomi Rescue by Bernard "leNaif" LaVie

Improving the #66 Hand Beader by Derek Cohen

Japanese Chisels - Setting Hoops by Tools for Working Wood

Japanning - all you wanted to know

Japanning by Todd Hughes and Sean Cullen

Lie-Nielsen Blade Upgrade I - Record 07 by Cian

Lie-Nielsen Blade Upgrade II - Bailey 5-1/2 by Cian

Lie-Nielsen Blade Upgrade III - Bailey 4-1/2 by Cian

Making a Woodie by "Mignal"

Making Handplane Knobs by "Clovishound"

Making Handplane Totes by Roy Griggs

Making Inexpensive Spar Planes by Bob Smalser

Making a Marking Knife by Derek Cohen

Marking Out and Cutting a Dovetail Joint by V. Ryan

Making a Saw Handle by Charlie Driggs

Miter Box (#246, #358) Instructions by Stanley - (PDF) hosted by Tooltrip

Miter Clamp (#100, #400) Instructions by Stanley - (PDF) hosted by Tooltrip

Molding Planes - Collecting by Andrew Strome NEW

Molding Planes - Tuning and Using by Andrew Strome NEW

Mounting a Woodworking Vise by Highland Hardware

Oil Stones & Sharpening a Gouge by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Plane Cleaning 101 by Roy Griggs

Plane Knob Holder for the Lathe by Steve "Stwood" Clardy

Planemaker's Floats by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Preparing a Board without a Jointer / Planer by Derek Cohenc

Primer on Knife Sharpening by Steve Bottorff

Recycling Old Hand Saws into New Ones by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Refurbishing a Yankee 2100 Brace by "Glen C"

Rehabbing Cast Iron Planes by Bob Smalser

Rehabilitating Old Chisels by Bob Smalser

Rehabilitating Old Chisels v2 by Bob Smalser

Rehabbing Wooden Planes by Bob Smalser

Rehandling an Oval Bolstered Mortice Chisel by Derek Cohen

Renovating an Infill Shoulder Plane by Derek Cohen

Renovating an Infill Smoother by Derek Cohen

Repairing a Broken Tote by Scott Grandstaff

Repairing an Old Hammer by Bob Sturgeon

Repairing and Restoring Varnished Hardwood by Bob Smalser

Restoring a Stanley #51/52 by Derek Cohen

Restoring a Stanley #62 Low Angle Jack by Derek Cohen

Restoring a Hand Plane by John Dingman

Restoring a Handsaw Handle by Bob Sturgeon

Restoring an Old Handsaw by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Restoring Saw Blades by James D. Thompson

Riveted Tool Handles by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Router Planes by Christopher Schwarz

Rust Removal Using Electrolysis by Bill Dickerson

Rustproofing Tools by Bob Smalser

Sargent Combination Planes (#1080 and #1085) Instructions - (PDF) hosted by Tooltrip

Sawset (#42, #43, #442) Instructions by Stanley - (PDF) hosted by Tooltrip

Sawset (#42SS, #43) Instructions by Stanley - (PDF) hosted by Tooltrip

Scrapers, The Secret of by Rick Peters (Pop WWing article)

Scrapers, Using by Phil Lowe (Taunton Press article)

The Scrub Plane by Chrisopher Schwarz NEW

The Shooting Board by White Mountain Design

The Shooting Board by Derek Cohen NEW

Shop Made Joiner and Boatwright's Tools by Bob Smalser

Shop Made Mallet by Leonard Lee

Socket Chisel Handles by Leif "Nordic" Hanson

Spokeshave Tune-up by Bob Smalser

Stanley 78 Tips by "Apricotripper"

Tuning Card Scrapers by Bob Smalser

Tuning an Eggbeater Drill by Andy Seaman

Tuning a Stanley #140 Skew Block Plane by Derek Cohen

Tuning and Testing Infill Planes by Steve Elliott

Using Hand Planes and Scrapers for a Smooth Finish (Video) by Dennis Perkins

KNOW-WOOD

Exotic Wood Pictures

Forest Products Laboratory References

Guide to American Hardwood Species

Hardwood Lumber Grading

North American Hardwood Resources

USDA Forest Service Wood References

Woodfinder

Last updated 4.5.08


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