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How to Prevent Table Saw Kickback: Causes, Dangers, and Anti-Kickback Strategies
Imagine a solid chunk of walnut falling from a ten story building.
Now imagine catching it with your face. It wouldn’t be fun — ...
Kids In the Woodshop: 3 Tips for Success (Plus Project Idea + Cutest Gift Ever)
Before you call Child Protective Services: Don’t worry — the image above is photoshopped. I wasn’t actually holding my daughter as she leapt over ...
2021 Wrap Up With Jonathan Katz-Moses
BY DANIEL ALLAN, RESIDENT WORD-WORKER OF KATZ-MOSES TOOLS
From launching the all new Katz-Moses Tools, to in-depth woodworking experiments, a lot...
The Ultimate Guide To Table Saw Blades: Styles, Uses, and What To Buy
You can have a top-shelf, envy-of-your-neighbors table saw — but you’ll still get burning and tearout if you’re not using the right blade.
The ri...
8 Common Woodworking Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)
Chip out on a finished edge. Gaps between panels. A rogue combination square that inadvertently flies out of your hand and impales a just-sanded workpiece.
When mistakes happen in the w...
Japanese Hand Saws: What You Need & How To Cut Like An Expert (Even If You're Not)
Japanese woodworking is famous for its accuracy. Do a quick online search and you’ll see pictures of joinery so precise it’ll make your palms swe...
Planning For Wood Movement: Easier Than You Think (Equation and Calculator)
Wood movement can sound like an existential threat for someone getting started in woodworking.
The way people talk about it, you’d think a jewelr...
Chris Giffrow, a Student of the Game: Meet the Director of the Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund
Big things are on the horizon for the Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund (KMWDF) — because we’ve got a new Director who’s going to be ...
Dust Collection 101: 7 Pro-Tips For a Super Sucky System: (And How To Choose The Best For Your Woodshop)
While it’s not the sexiest piece of equipment in your shop — it’s one of the most important.
But for a lot of woodworkers, it’s an afterthough...
