A lightweight solution for benchtop sanding needs, the Baumr unit switches easily from a horizontal to vertical set-up.

This small hammer with a head made from a 'soft steel' is fitted to a beech handle. The head has lovely chamfers flowing down neatly onto the handle.

This handplane is quite minimalist in design and based on the legendary Stanley 71. This is the closed throat version of the Lie-Nielsen but there is also an open throat version, which is arguably better for small fine work.

Don’t limit yourself to conventional solutions. Prewired batten and flood lighting can be extremely versatile in different workshop situations.

The application of complex geometry to building methods is an art and a science which dates back centuries. Patrick Moore is a Canadian carpenter who has devoted years to the study of stereotomy.

Out of the box the tool tested perfectly square to the reference surface in both the X and Y axes, with just a small amount of play in the shaft with my heavy drill mounted.

This is Felder’s flagship jointer, and let me just say from the outset, it deserves the title.

A dust extractor is a pretty standard tool now and this one will fit the bill for Bosch cordless owners.

‘Sourcing wood for your projects can seem daunting – learning the technicalities and vernacular can demystify the process’, explains Damion Fauser.

Nova have recently introduced two lathes which deserve serious consideration. The Nova Neptune and Neptune Max are bench-mounted midi and free-standing versions with a single-piece bed that allows extended spindle turning.

Three relatively new brands of router planes are now available, all sporting innovations. Raf Nathan takes a look at new versions of a traditional and favourite tool.

If you’re new to woodworking you’ll need to tool up. To keep costs down you can start with the basics and acquire low cost tools. The challenge is to not economise on quality...

This is a carvers mallet, comfortable for a smaller hand to hold, but with good and modifiable heft.

I noticed a marked difference between sheen levels for the first and second coats. Only two coats are recommended which is a point of difference.

The K740 range features a larger saw unit and a double trunnion capable of running blades from 300–400mm to achieve a cut height of 140mm.

Raf Nathan looks at notions of accuracy and compares three brands of measuring tools.