The Ease and Versatility of Wipe-On Finishes Wipe-on finishes are popular among woodworkers for their ease of application and attractive results. While they may take longer to apply and dry than spray finishes, they provide a unique look and feel that many...
Woodworking Projects & Tips
Find the best woodworking plans, essential tools, and high-quality hardware to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, we offer carefully selected resources to help you build with confidence.
Applying Wood Veneer with Contact Cement: A Simple Guide
There are a number of ways to apply wood veneer to a substrate. If you prefer a fast, convenient method that doesn’t require specialized equipment, good results can be achieved with contact cement and a few hand tools. With the right approach, the process is...
Breathe Easy: Choosing the Right Air Filtration for Your Shop
Dust — It’s Everywhere! No matter how much we try to control the dust and chips our woodworking tools produce, we still end up breathing in more than we should. Fine dust particles from sanding, routing, and sawing aren’t just an annoyance—they’re a health...
Building a Birdhouse: A Fun and Rewarding Spring Project
Springtime often means yard work, but one of the most enjoyable small projects this time of year involves birds—either feeding them or providing shelter. Building a birdhouse is a great activity for the whole family. It requires minimal tools, sparks creativity, and...
Carving Made Easy: Top Wood Choices for Every Skill Level
The ideal carver's wood might be as soft as white pine, with mahogany's straight grain, totally without knots or difficult grain, and able to hold detail as well as persimmon. But the next carver in line may well prefer working with very hard woods that dull tools...
Choosing the Right Hand-Held Power Sander
Despite advancements in power tools, hand sanding remains essential, especially for working with shapes and contours. However, when the job is large or requires significant material removal, a power sander is the best choice. The question is: "Which sander should you...
Choosing the Right Wood Lathe
Woodturning is an art of the highest order dating back to 6th century B.C. You become a sort of creator, turning a dull chunk of wood into a magnificent masterpiece, which is why choosing the right wood lathe is of the utmost importance. Inspired by the intriguing...
Clamping Cauls for your next Glue-up
Cauls are an essential tool for woodworking projects like gluing panels, applying edge banding, or any situation where you need even pressure over a surface. They reduce the number of clamps you need and help you clamp beyond the reach of standard clamps. A caul can...
Running Through the Grits: A Guide to Choosing and Using Sandpaper
"Running through grits" not only means going from coarse to fine, but also matching the abrasive to the job. Before you stockpile any more sandpaper, make sure what you do buy (and apply) is the right stuff." Sanding is one of the most underappreciated steps in...
Scroll Saw: Set-up & Use
What is a Scroll Saw? Similar to the portable sabre saw or jig saw, a scroll saw uses an up-and-down reciprocating action. With its thin blades and ability to cut in fine detail it is really really a motorized coping saw. Scroll saws very in quality, features and...
DEWALT Random Orbit Sander
5-inch Variable-Speed Random Orbital Sander from Industry-leader DEWALT comes with a hook-and-loop pad to make changing sanding discs simple. A powerful 3-amp motor delivers between 8,000 and 12,000 OPM.
