Woodworking

Before You Build Your Woodworking Bench
Building your won workbench is a rewarding experience many see as a right of passage. But it's not for everyone. Read on to find out if its right for you and what you need to think about before starting.

5 Power Tools No Woodshop Should be Without
With the variety of woodworking tools available today, it's hard to know just what's indispensable and what you can do without. Here's a list of the 5 power tools you need in your shop. So read up and save some money BEFORE you go tool shopping!

Introduction to Woodworking Jigs
Beginning woodworkers may wonder what in the world pros are talking about when they mention their new jig. Woodworking jigs are an essential addition to every shop and something the experiences woodworker uses on a daily basis.

Scroll Saw 101
If you're new to woodcrafting and wondering what tools you'll need, don't overlook the scroll saw. There's no better saw for cutting intricate designs into your projects. Find out what to look for when shopping for a scroll saw in this article.

In Which We Get Down To Work (Making A Chair From A Tree Without Machine To
This is part 3 in a series. In the article, the author finally gets down to work.

The Island (Or Making A Chair From A Tree Without Electricity Or Machine To
This is the second article in a series about making a chair without modern tools. Here the author describes the wood mill where he works and lives. In the next article he'll get down to work.

A Daydream, A Tool Chest And A Blue Shed (Or Making A Chair Without Electri
This is the first article in a series about making a chair using only hand held tools. Follow along as the author takes you from the initial idea through the finished chair. In this installment, Allan Fyfe tells us about what inspired him to undertake thi

Woodturning Techniques - Center Savers Make Multiple Bowls From One Blank
Here's a cost saving tip for the wood turner. If you're tired of wasting money on blanks that wind up being mostly wood shavings on your shop floor, why not but the centers to food use? That way you can turn one blank into more than one bowl.

Woodturning Tips - Woodturning Tool Selection For Beginners
If you have a furniture project in mind, you'll probably need to spend a little time with the lathe. But that's not the only tool you need for woodturning. Here's a good primer to get you started picking out your tools.

The Ever Useful Rotary Tool
One of the most versatile tools available today is the rotary tool. You can use it for all sorts of jobs like cutting, detail sanding, grinding, and more. Just pick the right attachment and away you go.

Do You Need A Cordless Jigsaw?
A jigsaw is a great addition to your workshop, and we all know how convenient cordless tools are. But when you're shopping for one, what should you look for? Here's a great introduction to cordless jigsaws to get you started in the right direction.

Make Woodworking More Enjoyable With Quality Tools
If you want to do the job right, you'll need the right tools. But more than that you'll need quality tools. There's nothing more frustrating, or sometime s painful, than having a poorly built tool break in mid job.

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