In this short clip I’m testing out a hollow chisel mortiser on a piece of oak. You’ll see the bit plunge in and quickly carve a clean, deep mortise while the chips pile up. I’m still getting familiar ...

Designed especially for mortising on doors or other elements very quickly and accurately on site or in the workshop. Its special f.... Specifically designed to machine slots in the post and rail ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking can be a fun and practical hobby to learn. However, it can also be expensive to start, and if you're limited by poor quality tools ...

It’s the quintessential order of operations in woodworking, and it’s nearly always true. Usually, you’ll cut the mortise first, then size the tenon to fit. There are good reasons for this rule too. If ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...