Handy Stool: Episode 1
In this episode, Paul runs through making and shaping this laminated bearer out of three pieces of long-grain wood with multiple cross-grain pieces inserted in the middle.
Handy Stool
Introducing the Handy Stool, a versatile piece which includes laminated underbearers and handcrafted, octagonal, cross-wedged legs.
The Fillister Plane
Paul has been using the fillister plane for over 50 years because of its versatility, compactness and reliable neatness. In this video Paul gives you a detailed look at the plane’s mechanics and efficiency when rebating.
The Bullnose Plane
The Bullnose plane is not a tool which would be classed as an ‘essential’, but it is certainly one which is worthy of an honourable mention.
Moulding Planes
For a short run of moulded stock moulding planes can be immediate and quite inexpensive. Many ‘old-timers’ kept them around to replicate old moulds and also to develop modern alternatives with their own proven technology.
Drawbore – An Inside Look
Paul has put together and then sawed in half a drawbored mortise and tenon to reveal exactly how the peg works.
Soup Spoon
Follow alongside Paul as he shows you how to make a Soup Spoon, a great design with the added feature of a hook placed on the back of the handle.
Plywood Workbench: Episode 7
The completion of any project should always be exciting but when it’s your workbench there is something really special and unique about it.
Plywood Workbench: Episode 6
Paul is now on the last few steps of completing the construction of the bench itself. He starts this episode by cutting and fitting the wellboard.
Plywood Workbench: Episode 5
Paul kicks off this episode by attaching the apron to the leg frames. He then continues to complete the next step by gluing the bench top to the apron. Once this is done Paul works on fixing the bench top to the bearers by screwing it into place. Paul then finishes this episode off by fixing the supporting rails for the wellboard into place.