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How to Cut a Half Lap Joint: The Best Joinery Style for Beginner Woodworkers
If you’re looking for beginner-friendly joinery, there’s no better starting place than half lap joints.
Half laps come in all shapes and sizes: C...

Quick Tip: Using Calipers to Set Up Marking Gauges and Squares
Everyone knows calipers have jaws for outside and inside measurements. Most people know the little bar at the bottom is a depth gauge.
But a lot ...

Top 6 Table Saw Sleds: My Most Used Jigs for Joinery and General Cuts
Want to get the most out of your table saw? You need to build some sleds.
Sleds are jigs designed to slide past the table saw blade, either with ...

Quick Tip: Squaring Mortise Corners
Squaring the corners of a mortise is a make or break moment.
If you don’t place the chisel just right — or put too much pressure the wrong way — ...

13 Common Table Saw Mistakes to Avoid: A Beginner’s Guide to Safe Use
For power tool woodworkers, the table saw is the beating heart of the shop. But it’s also the tool that causes the most injuries.
You don’t w...

Quick Tip: Remove Glue Squeeze-Out from Inside Corners
Removing glue squeeze-out from inside corners is a pain in the butt — and a major offender for blotchy finishes.
Think about the inside corners o...

How to Make a Miter Spline Jig and 3 Ways to Cut More Interesting Splines
Want to add strength and a decorative touch to your miter joints? Splines are just the ticket.
Miter joints are simple to make a...

Your First 3 Table Saw Blades: What You Actually Need
Table saws are the beating heart of many woodshops. But if you’re not using the right blade, you’re not going to get the best results.
Have you b...

5 Tips for Sharpening a Hand Plane Blade: How to Hone a Razor Sharp Edge
Sharpening a hand plane iron isn’t difficult — but there are a few critical elements for getting it right.
For example, when are...