Find the tips, tricks, and techniques for your woodworking shop from wood preparation to finished cabinetry with doors and drawers. You'll also learn about joinery, measuring, and wood finishes.

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Dec 17, 2024 · Joinery makes or breaks a project.Joinery makes or breaks a project. Generally, the more difficult the joint, the stronger it is. That's why woodworkers decide on the joints …

Dec 17, 2024 · How to Choose Bandsaw Blades Make your bandsaw perform like a champ by using the correct blade for each task.

May 9, 2025 · Beginner's Guide to Clamps Woodworkers need clamps for an endless variety of tasks. Start with our recommendations for building up an initial clamp collection.

Some woodworkers brush on a few coats of varnish and wonder why their finish doesn't look gallery-smooth.

Jul 7, 2023 · Your shop may be filled with the finest cutting and shaping tools money can buy, but if you don't measure and mark precisely, your project parts will fit like a cheap suit. Perhaps …

Dovetail joints are a recognized mark of craftsmanship. We'll show you the fundamentals of making dovetails using a variety of methods including hand tools and dovetail jigs.

Apr 22, 2025 · A router lift increases table-routing accuracy by replacing your router’s factory adjustment mechanism with one of much higher precision. Integrated measuring scales, low …