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Old Dogs - New Tricks

Posted on October 22 2025

It’s been a big month for the HNT Gordon team, and we’ve been lucky enough to be right in the thick of it. Recently, we joined forces with John Madden of Wood Dust Australia to support the Christopher Schwarz Stick Chair Masterclass and the Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Workshops in the...

NON RACKING Front Vice Fitted to Workbench with Apron

Posted on September 26 2025

Installing an HNT Gordon Wide Jaw Front Vice with a Front Apron OverviewThis approach recesses the vice into the back of the bench apron for a clean look and smooth action, while keeping options open for different apron thicknesses and mounting orientations. 1. Prepare and Mark Decide the vice centre...

GIDGEE TRIP 2025: The Journey Begins . . .Again!!

Posted on September 09 2025

Our hand planes begin life 1,500 km west, deep in the Australian outback. Each tree is carefully chosen, inspected, and harvested with respect. The mighty Gidgee yields billets as heavy as 50 kg, sealed and wrapped for the journey home.

Days are spent in heat and dust; nights rewarded with cold beer and country pub meals.
Back at the workshop, billets are catalogued and left to slowly season for years.
From desert to bench, every plane carries a story of grit, craft, and country.

INTRODUCING THE NEXT BATCH OF BLANKS

Posted on April 25 2024

Described as collectable, beautiful, functional and enjoyable to use, the HNT Gordon Moving Fillister Plane is a brilliant addition to the hand tool wood workers arsenal.

Legendary Workbench Builds

Posted on February 27 2024

HNT Gordon bench hardware finds its way into workshops all over the world and for good reason. These vices are the first and only non-racking vices in the world solving what is ultimately one of the most frustrating flaws in bench hardware experienced by woodworkers. Whether professional or hobbyist, there's no...

Racking up thousands of hours - Non Racking Vices

Posted on February 06 2024

The toolmakers vice of choice! HNT Gordon's non-racking bench hardware is designed to be used in serious manufacturing conditions. The vice on Terry's work bench is more than 5 years old and has racked up more than 6,000 hours of use. Automotive grade nylon bushings provide the essential non-racking...

Pink Ivory - The Journey Begins

Posted on January 23 2024

A full set - One of a kind! Back in early June 2023, Terry reached out to our trusted partners, Pillippe and Etienne from ProSono Hardwoods International. Terry was progressing his plan for the creation of a set of HNT Gordon hand planes made entirely from Pink Ivory and brass with...

A little piece of history!

Posted on January 16 2024

Bequeathed - Palm Smoothing Plane - Ebony We are thrilled to present one of the first 10 planes ever made under the HNT Gordon brand, a stunning palm smoothing plane crafted from Macassar Ebony. This plane dates back to 1995, when Terry Gordon was still honing his skills...

John's "Anti Tear Out Weapon Of Choice" in Wood Working

Posted on October 04 2019

JOHN'S STORY We first met John via email a few months ago when he ordered some planes from us from Switzerland. He has kept us updated on the whole process and shared with us his thoughts on his new tools. See the full story below: UN-BOXING "I think a picture...

Asian style plane V’s A55 style plane

Posted on August 27 2018

We are regularly asked what the benefits are of our Asian inspired planes and our Western A55 planes. This is an important factor to consider when buying new planes, as you want to choose the style that is best suited to you and your personal needs. Below is a break...

How do HNT Gordon Hollow & Round planes differ in design?

Posted on August 03 2018

Do you often wonder how planes differ in design? In this article, we are going to explain how the HNT Gordon Hollow and Round planes were designed, and our thought processes behind those decisions. Firstly, the wedge mechanism we designed is unique to us and has significant advantages for...

Australian Wood Smith Magazine Article on HNT Gordon Vices

Posted on July 27 2018

This is the article from the latest Australian Wordsmith magazine (Issue 143) on our HNT Gordon Vices :) Many other great articles are within. You can find more info or purchase this magazine here: https://australianwoodsmith.com.au Regards,HNT Gordon & Co.

How to Sharpen Your Plane Blade

Posted on July 26 2018

Sharpening your plane blade correctly is fundamental for the successful performance of any woodworking plane. There are many ways to go about sharpening your blade, however this is the technique that we use and recommend. If you already have a sharpening technique that works for you, that is...

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Old Dogs - New Tricks

NON RACKING Front Vice Fitted to Workbench with Apron

GIDGEE TRIP 2025: The Journey Begins . . .Again!!

INTRODUCING THE NEXT BATCH OF BLANKS

Legendary Workbench Builds

Racking up thousands of hours - Non Racking Vices

Pink Ivory - The Journey Begins

A little piece of history!

John's "Anti Tear Out Weapon Of Choice" in Wood Working

Asian style plane V’s A55 style plane

How do HNT Gordon Hollow & Round planes differ in design?

Australian Wood Smith Magazine Article on HNT Gordon Vices

How to Sharpen Your Plane Blade

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Old Dogs - New Tricks

NON RACKING Front Vice Fitted to Workbench with Apron

GIDGEE TRIP 2025: The Journey Begins . . .Again!!

INTRODUCING THE NEXT BATCH OF BLANKS

Legendary Workbench Builds