A landmark archaeological dig has found hundreds of Roman-era whetstones on the banks of the River Wear. But what is a whetstone and why is ...

Safari Martins leads his client Ian Njenga into a sparse shack on the rural roadside in Kiambu, at the edge of metropolitan Nairobi. On the shack’s wooden walls hang a shovel, iron, ag ...

In this series, we explore the Roubo Workbench Build, showcasing an essential addition to any woodshop for all skill levels, presented in smaller segments. This part focuses on the top and trunks ...

In this short clip I challenge myself to take a single, clean shaving across a block of linden end grain using a freshly ...

I love a sharp knife. I enjoy sharpening knives. I'll admit to not being very good at it, though. I've compensated by using tools that automate the angle, but even with them I feel I'm lacking in ...

Two chunks of ocher unearthed at ancient rock shelters in Ukraine were actually Neanderthal crayons, according to a recent study. The pair of artifacts, unearthed from layers 47,000 and 46,000 years ...

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When it comes to chainsaws, not all chains are built the same, and the full chisel chain is one of the more aggressive options in the toolbox. If you've ever wondered why some chainsaws tear through ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The journey of the prototypical hobbyist woodworker is a fascinating one. Many people get into this adventure because they want to make a ...