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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

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

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

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

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