Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

BRASS PIN WOODWORKING JOINT: Learn How Easy It Is To Mak...

Updated on March 12th, 2022

There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but most woodworkers haven't used this one before Brass pin joints were...Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: Real-World Tips for Find...

Updated on December 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

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

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

MAKE YOUR OWN SHOP-CUT VENEER: Why It’s Easy to Li...

Updated on January 6th, 2023

Never heard of making your own shop-cut veneer Let me show you why it's a powerful technique that's worth using because...Continue Reading

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