This issue of Plane Talk captures a full spectrum of woodworking inspiration — from Luke Wyatt’s hands-on demo on sharpening and using card scrapers, to safety tips on lathe turning and a gallery of show-and-tell projects including Kumiko panels, shoji doors, and hand-made planes. President Jim Baldridge announced the November “Kinetic Project Challenge,” inviting members to build motion-driven creations. Member Brittany Joiner shares a remarkable story of her summer as a volunteer carpenter at Guedelon, the medieval French castle built entirely with period tools and techniques — a vivid reminder of craftsmanship across centuries. Plus: dozens of new online resources, tool tips, and photos from Brian Miller’s finishing workshop.
