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Ever feel like your projects take longer than they should? That’s partly the cold hard truth of woodworking. But another reason ...

Your first time can be scary — but once you finish, you’ll want to do it again and again (I’m talking about dovetails, sicko). Hand cut dovetail ...

When it comes to woodworking tools, I’m a big believer in “buy once, cry once” (I also believe every shop should have a dedicated crying corner)....

Figuring out wood grain is key to cutting it as a woodworker. It’s the difference between glassy smooth surfaces and topographic...

My block plane is my most used plane for good reason. Need to take down proud joinery? Check. Trim down end grain? Checks in the...

Thought forstner bits were boring? Think again (even though, technically, they are boring…sorry, I’m dadding hard). They’re probably my favorite ...

Nothing’s better than when the pieces of a woodworking project fit together like a puzzle — and nothing’s as frustrating as when they don’t. Joinery that’s too tight or too loose. Assemb...

Want to make money woodworking? End grain cutting boards are the place to start. They can be as simple or complex as you like (p...

Does this sound familiar? You see a piece of furniture for $500 and think, “I could build that for less.” Next thing you know, y...