Workshop Knowledge

This is a detailed look at hand-stitched and machine-cut rasps. Discover why the manufacturing process creates completely different cutting performance.

This is a look at blade width, tooth count, and frame geometry. Discover why fret saws became the standard tool for clearing waste between dovetail pins and tails.

Dowel diameter affects glue surface area and mechanical resistance. Here's what happens when you scale up or down from standard sizes.

Dowel joints fail at predictable points: glue lines, misaligned holes, or the wood surrounding the dowel. Here's what actually breaks.

Marine plywood dulls saw blades twice as fast as standard plywood. Here's what phenolic resin does to your tools and when the premium makes sense from this workshop analysis.

This is a complete analysis of wet wood cutting effects. Learn how to recognize the physical changes from this comprehensive examination of rust formation, pitch buildup, and motor strain patterns.