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This video shows the build process for our Roman workbenches. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos.

  There is nothing like being able to tune-up an antique hand plane to put it work like it was meant to but sometimes folks are unsure about how to properly and carefully restore them without ruining their value and character. In this new YouTube video above, I share my minimalistic and pragmatic approach to restoring the hand planes found in second hand stores. I deal with general cleaning, restoring the finish on the wooden handles, sharpening the iron, and basic setup for planing. This 20-minute video is aimed at giving a good introduction without overwhelming you with minutia. Enjoy! Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you would like to see more of this kind of content! For more info on...

  We’ve just posted our first “Ask M&T” video on our YouTube channel. We had a reader ask us, “As a novice woodworker, I struggle to determine the best joints for my projects. What’s the best method of determining the most appropriate joint for any given project?”  The above is our “Ask M&T” answer to that very question.  We’re excited about this new series because it enables us to give time to give full answers to our readers’ questions. Since our number one goal with M&T is to celebrate historic craftsmanship by empowering readers to work efficiently with plane and saw, we thought it would be a good idea to film our answers for you. So consider this a start....

I've been adding new videos to the YouTube channel! Above is the latest addition: a full (11 minute) excerpt from our "Foundations" video showing how I cut through dovetails by hand. You can order the full video here or Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you'd like more behind-the-scenes M&T stuff!  

Hey all! We just opened a channel on YouTube. Our first video (above) is a glimpse into our tiny studio where all the "magic" happens. Make sure you subscribe to our channel to get regular video updates and behind-the-scenes footage. Enjoy and share!