3 Ways to Cut Thin Strips of Wood (and How to Use Them)

3 Ways to Cut Thin Strips of Wood (and How to Use Them)

Thin strips of wood have a ton of uses in woodworking. But what's the best way to cut them? It turns out there are multiple methods... and a few "dos and don'ts" to stay safe. Today, I'm expla...
Doe’s Foot: Best Workholding Trick for Hand Planes (Quick Tip)

Doe’s Foot: Best Workholding Trick for Hand Planes (Quick Tip)

If you use a hand plane to surface boards, you NEED to know this workholding trick. It’s a traditional technique that gives you full access to a board’s face — while making it easy to move the...
Workholding Secrets: No-Clamp Methods to Hold Boards Steady as a Rock

Workholding Secrets: No-Clamp Methods to Hold Boards Steady as a Rock

Workholding: The art of getting a board to stay put while you shape it with your tools. A lot of people default to modern clamps. But they're not always the best solution. Regular clamps don't...
Magnets: Your Secret Weapon for Precision Hand Sawing (Quick Tip)

Magnets: Your Secret Weapon for Precision Hand Sawing (Quick Tip)

Making wonky cuts with a hand saw is frustrating. But straight cuts are harder than they look. And unfortunately, inaccuracies hurt the overall quality of your work. No need to worry, though. ...
Hand Saws for Woodworking: Types, Uses, and What You Need

Hand Saws for Woodworking: Types, Uses, and What You Need

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the variety of hand saws out there, you're not alone. How can there be so many different styles... when all they need to do is cut wood? But the truth is, ea...
Get Grain Direction Right with Curved Cuts (Quick Tip)

Get Grain Direction Right with Curved Cuts (Quick Tip)

Getting grain direction right while shaping curves can be a struggle. Go the wrong way and you'll get nothing but tearout — with hand or power tools alike. But a simple rule can help you go f...
Hand Tools Used for Green Woodworking: Back to the Roots

Hand Tools Used for Green Woodworking: Back to the Roots

I love my power tools. But few tools are as cool as the ones used in green woodworking.Green woodworking is an old-school form of woodworking that uses freshly cut, unseasoned lumber (called g...
Easy Tip for Better Mallet Swings (Quick Tip)

Easy Tip for Better Mallet Swings (Quick Tip)

Today, I'm sharing a tip that'll help you add some extra oomph to your mallet swings — without you having to work any harder. It's all about positioning. Specifically, over the leg of your wor...
Types of Woodworking Mallets and What to Use them For

Types of Woodworking Mallets and What to Use them For

Mallets are a ubiquitous woodworking tool. But a lot of woodworkers don’t give them much thought. I mean… you can use anything to bang things together, right? But different types of mal...