The Ultimate Guide To Table Saw Blades: Styles, Uses, and What To Buy

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 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)

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

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)

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...
All About Squares: Why You Need A Combo T-Square in Your Workshop!

All About Squares: Why You Need A Combo T-Square in Your Workshop!

Today we're talking squares! this magnificent little tool comes in a wide variety of styles and lengths, such as the triangular layout square, th...
Never Miss Your Mark: 3 Essential Tools For Accurate Measures & My Top Tips For Beginners

Never Miss Your Mark: 3 Essential Tools For Accurate Measures & My Top Tips For Beginners

We’ve all been there... You’ve planned your project, bought your supplies, and measured meticulously. You’re ready to make your first cut. It’s...
The Great Sandpaper Showdown: Top 3 Sandpapers For Woodworking In 2023

The Great Sandpaper Showdown: Top 3 Sandpapers For Woodworking In 2023

Sanding is an inescapable part of the woodworking process and just like any other craft, working with good tools makes all the difference! A g...