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I’ve been gifted a small 11kg anvil, but have no idea where to start with metalworking in general. Any tips for how to get started, what kind of projects are sensible and easy for beginners etc? Thanks in advance.

I’ve picked up some second hand carving chisels/gouges. They’re good quality Sorby and Pfeil, but they have a fair amount of rust. It’s in small patches like freckles, across both the main shafts and into the various cutting shapes. Any recommendations for getting it off? Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone had views on ‘splitting the line’ when sawing. I’m trying to improve my sawing accuracy after seeing joints coming in a saw kerfs width narrow. My assumption is that I should start sawing so the kerf lines up to the waste side of the line, not directly down the middle...

I’ve seen some mentions of ‘tenting’ when chiselling, something I believe was taught by David Charlesworth. It’s meant to protect the sharp edge of the joint I think. Does anyone have any pointers on how best to use this? I can’t find David’s videos except on secondhand DVD.

I'm looking to acquire a better spokeshave to replace a cheap knock-off of a Stanley 151 which is a pain to adjust (never mind keep sharp). Any advice on what to look for? Happy to buy second-hand and touch it up, just quite a few models out there from Record and Clifton, or a newer Quangsheng...

I have been making a set of boxes, mainly to increase the precision of my work. I'm struggling to get consistent and accurate mitre joints with hand tools. I've also seen this is an item on the syllabus for box making courses. My current setup is to make with a knife and combination square, a...

I’ve been looking for some definitive advice on gluing at low temperatures (c. 3 degrees C to c. 10 degrees C). When I’ve tried it towards the bottom end of that range the glue takes a long time to dry, but the joints don’t seem any weaker afterwards. I’ve been using Gorilla Wood Glue and...

I’m very much a beginner woodworker having taken it up as a hobby during the pandemic. The forums have been very useful sources of information! Very much at the chopping boards and boxes stage…