Manual Hand Tools

Canadian Woodworking offers detailed product profiles and hands‑on reviews of manual hand tools, helping you choose reliable, well‑crafted tools for everyday shop tasks.

  • tile cutter

    Manual tile cutter

    When it comes to cutting ceramic, porce­lain or glass tiles you have two options – a manual or electric tile cutter.

    May 14, 2023
    Carl Duguay
  • screwdrivers

    Screwdrivers

    There are dozens of different types of screwdrivers on the market. So don't screw around with your time, check out our free screwdriver guide.

    May 9, 2022
    Canadian Woodworking
  • Hammers poster

    Hammers

    While hammers and mallets perform similar functions, the major difference between the two is that a hammer has a metal head while a mallet has a wooden or synthetic head.

    August 31, 2021
    Canadian Woodworking
  • combination square illo

    Combination square

    Know Your Tools: This simple looking tool has a lot to offer woodworkers. You already know the basics, but learn about what else this square can help you out with.

    July 2, 2019
    Canadian Woodworking
  • Marking and Cutting Gauges

    Marking and cutting gauges

    Marking and cutting gauges are precision tools that enable you to scribe lines parallel to the edge of your stock – typically up to about 6" from the edge.

    March 5, 2019
    Canadian Woodworking
  • hammers

    Hammers

    Hammers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, each with their own design and purpose.

    September 1, 2006
    Carl Duguay
  • miter trimmer

    Miter trimmer

    The Miter Trimmer is an archaic looking tool that resembles a paper trimmer (or guillotine). But don't let the look fool you – this tool enables you to cut glass-smooth, perfectly fitting miters quickly and efficiently.

    May 25, 2006
    Carl Duguay
  • Surfacing Tools

    Surfacing tools – grandpa’s tool kit part 5

    Even today the cabinetmaker’s trademark is the bench plane. While handplanes are still in use in many woodworking shops, much of the work they traditionally performed has been replaced by jointers, planers, sanders and routers.

    January 14, 2005
    Gary Dover
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