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Before you can safely make a rip cut on the table saw, a board needs one straight edge to ride along the fence. Normally, this is the job of a jointer. But not every woodworker has one ...

The key to safety and accuracy on the table saw? Having the right accessories to help with setup and operation. And I’m not talking about a new set of earrings for your fence. Table saw...

I’m a firm believer in using honing guides for hand tool sharpening. But how do you set up your chisels and plane irons at the correct bevel angle? This is a case where digital tools co...

Grooves, dados, and rabbets are a joinery style every woodworker needs to know. They’re the quickest and simplest joint for building boxes and cabinets (aside from the forsaken butt joi...

You’ve probably got enough squeeze clamps to hold down a rhino that just drank a palette of energy drinks. But if you don’t have at least a pair of these Adjustable Fence Clamps, you’re...

One of the most efficient (and often overlooked) types of joinery for furniture making is the round mortise and tenon. This classic joint can be built using simple tools — and it’s stro...

Ever been tempted to delve into traditional hand tool woodworking? There’s no better combo than a drawknife and shavehorse. Shavehorses are the traditional “workbenches” of drawknives ...

In 2019, I became a dad. It’s been the most rewarding job I've ever had. And it's changed my life in ways I never even thought were po...

Want your finishes to feel as smooth as a piece of glass? Grab a Scotch-Brite pad. After your last coat of finish has dried, buff the entire surface with one of these abrasive pads. Th...