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Hand Tool Book Review

the podcast for woodworms - hand tool woodworkers who like to read about woodworking too!

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[S1-E10] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson (Episode 1 of 2)

[S1-E10] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson (Episode 1 of 2)

This episode I'm joined by Youtube woodworking rockstar Rex Krueger as we discuss one of our favorite books - Country Fu... Read more

5 Mar 2020

44mins

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[S0-E00] Introduction

[S0-E00] Introduction

The first episode gives an introduction to the podcast and describes my reasons for reviewing the books, a brief biograp... Read more

18 Dec 2019

11mins

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Ranked #3

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[S1-E03] The Solution At Hand by Robert Wearing

[S1-E03] The Solution At Hand by Robert Wearing

Probably one of the most practical books you'll ever acquire for your workshop. This simple, no-nonsense guide to applia... Read more

27 Dec 2019

17mins

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[S1-E11] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson(Part 2 Of 2)

[S1-E11] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson(Part 2 Of 2)

The second and final part of my interview with Rex Krueger where we discuss Aldren Watson's classic book, Country Furnit... Read more

12 Mar 2020

30mins

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[S1-E09] The Village Carpenter by Walter Rose

[S1-E09] The Village Carpenter by Walter Rose

The classic memoirs by Walter Rose this book is a poignant look at the life of a village carpenter.if you're wondering w... Read more

26 Feb 2020

16mins

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[S1-E12] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 1 of 2)

[S1-E12] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 1 of 2)

The earliest known account of what it was like to be an apprentice joiner in the early 1800's. This is a great book that... Read more

26 Mar 2020

21mins

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[S1-E04] Making Wood Tools by John Wilson

[S1-E04] Making Wood Tools by John Wilson

If you're intimidated by the price of new tools and are looking for a more frugal way to acquire tools, or if you just w... Read more

8 Jan 2020

21mins

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[S1-E13] Interview With Vic Tesolin Author Of The Minimalist Woodworker

[S1-E13] Interview With Vic Tesolin Author Of The Minimalist Woodworker

There are many people who are reaching out in their own way during this current crisis caused by the spread of covid-19.... Read more

1 Apr 2020

38mins

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[S1-E07] Handplane Essentials by Christopher Schwarz

[S1-E07] Handplane Essentials by Christopher Schwarz

In the final review of my three plane books, we cover off Christopher Schwarz's classic - Handplane Essentials. Its an e... Read more

6 Feb 2020

22mins

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[S1-E05] The Handplane Book by Garett Hack

[S1-E05] The Handplane Book by Garett Hack

In the first of three episodes of books about handplanes, I start by reviewing one of the books that I found most intere... Read more

17 Jan 2020

26mins

Ranked #11

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[S1-E06] Getting Started With Handplanes by Scott Wynn

[S1-E06] Getting Started With Handplanes by Scott Wynn

A great starter book for anyone interested in handplanes, Scott Wynn's book is the second in three books I'm reviewing o... Read more

29 Jan 2020

25mins

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[S1-E08] Review of Three Handplane Books Conclusion

[S1-E08] Review of Three Handplane Books Conclusion

This is the final podcast covering the three best books on handplanes I know. There is comparative scoring and a final a... Read more

13 Feb 2020

11mins

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[S1-E19] Ingenious Mechanicks By Chris Schwarz

[S1-E19] Ingenious Mechanicks By Chris Schwarz

If you have ever wanted to build a low workbench, or are curious about the origins of the workbench - I have just the bo... Read more

21 May 2020

20mins

Ranked #14

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[S1-E18] Workbenches From Design And Theory To Construction And Use By Christopher Schwarz

[S1-E18] Workbenches From Design And Theory To Construction And Use By Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz's book on workbenches is in my opinion the best book a new hand tool woodworker can buy as they emba... Read more

14 May 2020

23mins

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[S1-E17] Hands Employed Aright By Joshua Klein

[S1-E17] Hands Employed Aright By Joshua Klein

This is an incredible work about an incredible character. I wish there was some way to share the tactile beauty of this ... Read more

7 May 2020

22mins

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[S1-E16] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 2 of 2)

[S1-E16] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 2 of 2)

The second part of a really fun interview I had with Gary Rogowski. As mentioned, this is one of my favorite woodworking... Read more

23 Apr 2020

35mins

Ranked #17

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[S1-E15] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 1 of 2)

[S1-E15] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 1 of 2)

I'm joined on the show by Gary Rogowski of the North West Woodworking Studio as we discuss woodworking philosophy, in th... Read more

16 Apr 2020

37mins

Ranked #18

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[S1-E14] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 2 Of 2)

[S1-E14] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 2 Of 2)

I wrap up the review of the Joiner and Cabine-Maker. Thanks to the fantastic folk at lost art press for making a chapter... Read more

9 Apr 2020

10mins

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[S1-E01] The Anarchists Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz

[S1-E01] The Anarchists Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz

In this episode I go through what I consider to be one of the best hand tool overall books - The Anarchist's Tool Chest ... Read more

18 Dec 2019

25mins

Ranked #20

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[S1-E02] The Perfect Edge by Ron Hock

[S1-E02] The Perfect Edge by Ron Hock

The sharpening bible, if there is only one book you buy about sharpening, this is my recommendation. Listen to the podca... Read more

18 Dec 2019

22mins

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