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Set up a bevel-down smoothing plane for clean shavings

Set up a bevel-down smoothing plane for clean shavings

Author: Waey TeamPublished:

Commission a sound Lie-Nielsen No. 4: hone the iron, fit the chipbreaker, adjust the mouth and test controlled smoothing cuts.

Intermediate: safe sharp-edge handling and small mechanical adjustments · 60–90 minutes for the first setup; routine honing is quicker
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Sharpen a bench chisel with waterstones and a honing guide

Sharpen a bench chisel with waterstones and a honing guide

Author: Waey TeamPublished:

Restore a dull, undamaged bevel-edge chisel, keep its back flat and test it on secured scrap wood.

Intermediate: controlled handling of a sharp edge · 45–90 minutes initially; a light touch-up takes less
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Glue up a flat three-board timber panel

Glue up a flat three-board timber panel

Author: Waey TeamPublished:

Prepare and dry-fit the stock, spread compatible wood glue, balance clamps and cauls, allow a proper cure and inspect the completed panel blank.

Intermediate · Assembly session plus full adhesive cure
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