Category: Tools & Techniques - Page 10 - Woodworking Masterclasses

Curved Scraper Shaping

Here’s a useful video on how to safely shape a scraper to just the right size for your project whether the bowl of a spoon or any curved surface.

Curved Scraper Sharpening

Struggling to get a good burr on your curved scraper? Paul shows how he does it step by step.

Glass cutting

Want to use glass on one of your projects but not sure how to cut it to size? See how Paul cut the glass he needed for one of the panels of his lamp project.

Thicknessing Jig

Working on a fine project and struggling to plane all your stock to the same thickness? Here’s the solution, a neat little jig that guarantees accuracy!

Edge Jointing

Need wider stock for a table top, panel or other project but struggling to get a clean strong join? Paul shows us his process for edge jointing two pieces together.

Scrub Plane – Preparing for use

Ever felt like you needed a scrub plane, or wondered what they are for? Paul shows how to convert a standard #4 bench plane into a scrub plane, including how to reshape the blade.

Ever struggled with your scrapers, unable to achieve the results you where hoping for? Hoping to pick up a few tips on how to scrape awkward grain? Paul shows us various techniques he uses to get the desired finish.

Finishing with Shellac

Ever wondered how to best apply a shellac finish? In this video, Paul goes step by step through each process he uses to get great results. In this project he applies the finish to the tool chest which he made on Woodworking Masterclasses.

No. 80 Cabinet Scraper

Having trouble getting a good shaving with your cabinet scraper or want a refresher on how to sharpen, burnish and set it up? Follow along as Paul takes us through step by step.