Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Watch Video Lesson on Cutting Stringers
Updated on May 6th, 2022
In this week’s two-video episode on stairs, see how stairs are supported on notched pieces called...Continue Reading
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LASER ENGRAVING: Add Interesting Details to Your Woodwor...
Updated on February 26th, 2022
There’s a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items you build, and not many home woodworkers...Continue Reading
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CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle ...
Published on February 18th, 2022
I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made,...Continue Reading
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BEGINNERS’ WOODWORKING PROJECT: Clamp Cart Plans Tour
Published on January 21st, 2022
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I've used it successfully almost every day...Continue Reading
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BUILD YOUR OWN EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Sho...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
You certainly can’t complain about the performance of modern, ready-made exterior doors They keep out the cold and...Continue Reading
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BOOST YOUR HOME WITH A ROUTER: 3 Little-Used Trim Profil...
Updated on January 22nd, 2022
Emotions drive people more than anything else, and this is why home improvement is so perennially popular We all want...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Go...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use I’ll keep the saw in my unheated garage and...Continue Reading
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HANDSAW SUPREME: See My Favourite Handsaw in Action
Published on January 17th, 2022
Most handsaws for cutting wood aren't that good The model in the video below is different Watch this 12 minute tutorial...Continue Reading
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HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: Real-World Tips for Find...
Published on January 15th, 2022
Interested in taking care of your own home as much as possible A cordless drill can help more than any other single...Continue Reading
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Tools, Kids and Making Things
Updated on January 15th, 2022
It wasn’t until the third or fourth time I introduced elementary school kids to tools and woodworking in the...Continue Reading
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RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good Wood Without the Guilt
Updated on January 15th, 2022
One of the unavoidable realities of the human condition is the need to wrestle with contradictions The struggle goes on...Continue Reading
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DIY SHOP-CUT VENEER: Why It’s Easy to Like This Li...
Updated on January 15th, 2022
Never heard of making your own shop-cut veneer Let me show you why it's a powerful technique that's worth using...Continue Reading