Power: the Bosch PL2632K Jointer Planer features a 6. 5 amp Planer and 16, 500 RPM speed for fast stock removal and smooth finish in soft and hard wood. Weighing only 6. 3 lbs. , This wood Planer ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking offers numerous benefits. Just the creative process gives back in a meaningful way, and that's before you consider the fruits of ...

When customers visit my shop we usually start by talking about their wood needs. If it is someone’s first time to visit I also try to get to know them, what they are looking for and what they are ...

A handheld power planer has much of the maneuverability and flexibility of a traditional hand plane but adds high-speed rotating blades for greater productivity, with much less effort. Not ...

A few months ago we received a handful of Bosch tools to use and abuse in our daily chores around here at J. Alexander Fine Woodworking. I want to talk about our overall impressions of the tool, which ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking has been around for thousands of years, but it can still be a modern form of construction, whether for work or as a pastime. Tools ...

Do you have a woodworking project in mind, but have never worked with wood, or even held a power tool? Approaching any kind of home improvement project without proper knowledge or experience can be ...

As your woodworking skills expand, you’ll want to consider adding a jointer and a planer to your repertoire of tools. They both treat rough lumber in similar ways, but they aren’t the same tool. Most ...

In the last couple of entries, we’ve covered a range of hand tools used to peel and prep logs to use in log cabin building. This time, we’ll look at some mechanical or power methods to do this job.