The creation of grooves, rebates and shaped edges of boards using a rotating cutter. Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing.

Chisels and gouges are used for wood carving and hand cutting of mortises, dovetails, etc. Hand planes for surface shaping timber.

This MRAT brings together a number of aspects from other MRATs, and provides information on the use of general hand tools in a practical workshop.

This covers the use of a powered multi-tool, which has an oscillating or vibrating blade, used to remove waste material.