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Hand tools in practice. Compression in chisel work
29.05.2025
We are starting a series of articles focused on the practical aspects of working with hand tools. First up: woodworking chisels. Many beginner woodworkers see
30 Creative Wrocław 2025 – Tom Bensari Among the Honorees
26.04.2025
In 2025, Tom Bensari – master woodworker, designer, and founder of Bensari Ébénistes and Bensari Workshop – was included in the “30 Creative Wrocław 2025”
Which plane should I purchase: regular or bevel-up?
13.04.2025
What is a plane with a bevel-up blade? Among hand tools, bevel-up bench planes have recently gained popularity. These are planes in which the blade
Publication in Fine Woodworking Magazine – Woodworking & Craftsmanship
07.04.2025
My article Tambour Doors Now and Then has been published in the iconic magazine Fine Woodworking. It is a significant recognition for me and an
Welcome to the blog!
11.03.2025
Welcome to our blog, For those who are new here, my name is Tom Bensari. I am a master woodworker and furniture designer, and I
- How to chisel the base line in dovetail joints? Chisel selection and step-by-step technique (Part 3)
I run woodworking courses for both beginners and advanced hand tool users, and I believe… Read more: How to chisel the base line in dovetail joints? Chisel selection and step-by-step technique (Part 3) - Conscious craftsmanship. Is traditional woodworking obsolete and in need of saving?
The narrative of “saving craftsmanship” and its consequences I was inspired to write this article… Read more: Conscious craftsmanship. Is traditional woodworking obsolete and in need of saving? - Bensari Workshop Featured in the European Report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing”
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the results of the European report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing”… Read more: Bensari Workshop Featured in the European Report “Crafting Health and Wellbeing” - Dovetail joints – cutting tails step by step (part 2)
Cutting tails in dovetail joints is the stage where the quality of the joint depends… Read more: Dovetail joints – cutting tails step by step (part 2) - Dovetail layout – how to mark out tails step by step (Part 1)
Dovetail Layout – How to Mark Out Tails Step by Step (Part 1) Dovetail layout… Read more: Dovetail layout – how to mark out tails step by step (Part 1)
