Blog

​The Low Angle Jack Plane – An Overview

​The Low Angle Jack Plane – An Overview

Posted by Vic Tesolin on 28th Feb 2024

Easily one of the most useful bench planes, the low-angle jack plane is the one that almost any woodworker can use in their shop. The Jack is a wonderful tool whether you use hand tools, power tools, … read more
What Blades Do I Buy?

What Blades Do I Buy?

Posted by Vic Tesolin and MTC Staffers on 8th Jan 2024

Low angle planes are designed with the bevel of the blade facing upwards when installed on the bed of the plane. This bevel-up design offers you the option to choose between different blade cutting an … read more
Just Out of the Box

Just Out of the Box

Posted by Vic Tesolin on 7th Dec 2023

Blog Post & YouTube VideoThe excitement has been mounting. You have been waiting for your new MTC tool to arrive and you just can’t wait to tear into that box and get that tool to work. But before … read more
Which Hand Planes Do You Need?

Which Hand Planes Do You Need?

Posted by Vic Tesolin on 21st Nov 2023

So, you want to woodwork using hand tools? What tools do you get first? And who do you go to for hand tool advice? Back in the day you had a few books, woodworking schools, or a woodworking relative/f … read more
Hello & Welcome to the Melbourne Tool Company Blog

Hello & Welcome to the Melbourne Tool Company Blog

Posted by Vic Tesolin on 8th Nov 2023

G’Day and welcome to what is the first of many woodworking blogs here on the Melbourne Tool Company (MTC) website. The purpose of the MTC blog is first and foremost to convey information. We have a lo … read more