Other Hand Tools

FastCap's new pocket chisel features a two-part handle that folds around the blade, keeping it sharp by Justin Fink

Learn how to use a belt sander, a diamond stone, and stropping compound to revive a dull or chipped chisel by Tucker Windover

by Scott Gibson

by Harry Bishop

A step-by-step guide to laying out and cutting a mortise for a door hinge by Tom O'Brien

Backing ripped from 2x4s and a well-planned installation scheme take a lot of the guesswork out of this challenging job by Clayton DeKorne

by T. H. Richards

A rentable sprayer and good surface preparation are keys to a new-looking kitchen by Mark Dixon, Bob Heidt

by Robert F. Hausslein

Tuned and adjusted right, these planes will save time and improve your work by Scott Wynn

There's a tad more to it than coping the joints by Bob Syvanen

Use good tools and the right technique by Gene Schnaser

by Robert Goodfellow