Derek Voss
Editorial & Testing Principles
Every review published by Derek relies on strict empirical measurements. Tools are bought anonymously at retail, tested in solid White Oak and Hard Maple, and evaluated for chip load, runout down to .0005", and edge retention after 500+ feet.
Published Bench Tests & Guides (12)
The Complete Guide to Carbide Woodworking Tools
A deep-dive investigation evaluating carbide grades, brazing integrity, and heat dissipation.
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Whiteside 1950 Carbide Router Bit Review
Independent evaluation of Whiteside's premium carbide routing bits.
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Insert Tooling at the Bench: Sharpening Geometry
Geometry guidelines for sharpening carbide cutters without ruining profiles.
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Amana Solid Carbide Compression Bit Review
Tearout-free top and bottom veneer routing test results.
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Drill Bits for Furniture Makers: Every Type Explained
Exhaustive breakdown of spur geometry, flutes, and heat management.
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Forstner Bit Shootout: Fisch vs Colt vs Famag
Laboratory temperature and rim-tearout testing across three premium brands.
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Brad-Point Geometry: Tuning Your Bits
How to dress the spurs on your brad points for glass-smooth entry holes.
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Router Bits: A Working Woodworker's Guide
Essential advice on profile selection, shank diameters, and rotational safety.
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Wood Joinery: Which Joint, When, and Why
A definitive architectural guide to selecting mechanical joints.
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The Mortise and Tenon: Fitting the Joint by Hand
Chopping mortises and paring tenons for friction-fit perfection.
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Dovetail Joinery: Layout, Sawing, and Cleaving
Hand-cutting dovetails with Japanese pullsaws and bench chisels.
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The Woodworker's Guide to Hand Planes
Navigating Stanley #4, Jack planes, and block plane setups.
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