Yep you read it right. I needed a flyswatter at the lumber yard so I went the typical woodworker route and split out some Hickory then shaved it for the perfect thing and flexible handle then cross laminated Maple, Oak, and Walnut veneers then finally created a fretwork rose pattern on the face. Y'know like you do.
Preparing the project for the finishin then adding Enduro Var with my Earlex HVLP sprayer.
I share some tips for success with your smooth plane
Driving 1" of chisel into the wood to make a mortise is a bit too much like work. When the mortises get big or in odd locations, boring it out is the better choice. With a center line, it just got faster and easier.
Don't have a clamp big enough? Don't spend major cash on a new clamp but grab some rope and a stick.
Using the grain of the wood to tell your story will turn your good piece into a masterpiece.
A straight blade to make curved profiles??? Madness! Not so much, just a quick way to make round overs with a block plane
This video discussed what I have found to be the single most effective adjustment you can make to dramatically improve your sawing accuracy
Fixing loose joinery is easy, just sweep the floor.
Here is a tip that will help you get a parallel face to the one you just hand planed.