The right tool. A considered hand.

Machines establish accuracy. Hand tools refine the last millimetre. The craft is knowing which approach serves the timber and the task.

OAK & CHISEL / THE CRAFT NOTEBOOK

Look with a maker’s eye.

Six roles, a shared material. Choose a number or a tool below.

TOOL FAMILIES / SCENE ANNOTATIONS

Sets a consistent distance from a reference edge. A knife line is precise and gives the chisel or saw a clear boundary.

Numbered points connect the scene to six tool roles. The generated photograph is an atmosphere study, not an inventory or a precise location guide.

Sets a consistent distance from a reference edge. A knife line is precise and gives the chisel or saw a clear boundary.

Refines a surface with a sharp iron and a controlled cut. Grain direction and blade setup matter as much as force.

Trims shoulders, pares end grain and cleans corners. The work must be secured and hands kept out of the cutting path.

Makes precise joinery cuts. Start with a light touch and preserve the layout line rather than trying to correct a rushed cut.

Its sweep shapes hollows and flowing surfaces. Match the profile to the form and work with the grain in small cuts.

A fine cutting burr removes delicate shavings. It can refine difficult grain without leaving the scratches associated with coarse abrasives.

Secure the work. A stable bench and appropriate clamping come first.
Keep cutting edges sharp and use tools only as intended.
Use suitable eye, hearing and respiratory protection for the task.
Control wood dust at its source; follow machine and finish safety guidance.
Learn hands-on techniques with qualified supervision. This journal is an overview, not a machine-operation guide.

Further reading from tool makers: Veritas