Woodworking Projects & Tips

Fine-Tuning Your Table Saw for Peak Performance As durable as most table saws are, they require periodic maintenance to ensure precision and efficiency. If your table saw is leaving rough saw marks, burning wood, or bogging down when ripping standard stock, it's time...

The first step to achieving a superb finish on your woodworking projects is recognizing that not all hardwoods are created equal. Many woodworkers know this instinctively, but comparing a piece of red oak to a piece of cherry illustrates the differences clearly. Look...

Different types of sharpening stones exist for a reason – there is not one type or style of stone that is best for every sharpening task. Choosing the one that best one is a matter of matching the best combination of advantages for your particular sharpening...

Why Bigger Isn't Always Better For some routing jobs, bigger isn’t always better—sometimes it’s just a hassle. When working on small, precise cuts, using a full-sized router can feel like swatting a fly with an elephant gun. That’s where the trim router comes in....

I grew up in Connecticut, where large trunk hardwood trees were in abundance. Split vertically the grains visible on their flat surface run as long and with as much grace and purpose as the highways crossing this country. I now call the Bitterroot Valley in Montana,...

Why Choose Shellac? Looking for a safe, non-toxic finish for your woodworking project? Shellac offers the best of both worlds: a stunning, high-clarity finish and an environmentally friendly, non-toxic solution. Ideal for antique restoration, furniture refinishing,...