Deft is the word to describe this hammer. It is very lightweight, but the refined design directs the force to the faces perfectly.

An accurate ruler at this length is a cabinetmaker’s or luthier’s dream, especially as this ruler can read from 0mm at the end.

A minor workshop incident triggered a search for better safety eyewear.

With an ever-growing range of select tools, Blue Spruce’s new paring chisels seem to continue their established reputation for quality.

TrigJig tools are made in the HICI workshop in the UK. The pocket square is made from stainless steel plate with 12mm wide anodised aluminium cheeks secured to the plate.

Richard Vaughan explains why these versatile tools should be in every fine woodworker’s toolbox.

Some video insights into the hand worked artisan processes of Auriou rasps.

Chamfer planes can make a perfect cut along the edge of a board. This plane has two cutters, one at each end for both a 45° chamfer and a radiused edge (1/8" radius curve).

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.