In this short video I show how I cut a clean mortise entirely by hand using a chisel and wooden mallet. You can follow each ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Even though woodworking today is dominated by cordless tools, laser levels, and other ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in ...

A chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but it's important to know how to use it. For example, after routing out a mortise for a door hinge, use the flat side of the chisel for ...

In this short clip I challenge myself to take a single, clean shaving across a block of linden end grain using a freshly ...

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 ...

For thousands of years, humans have used mortar to bind stones and bricks together to build durable, long-lasting structures. The strength of mortar is one of the primary reasons it's been so useful ...