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Template routing is one of my favorite ways to cut complex or curved parts… But sadly, size does matter. The size of your flush trim bit can seem like a big limitation in what you can t...

To get the best results template routing, you need to cut your workpiece as close to the template as possible. I aim to get within 1/16” of the template — which not only ensures a safer...

One of the most common questions I get (not related to my hair routine) is how do you layout perfectly spaced and even dovetails? At first glance, it might look like a matter of divisio...

Hand saws are great for quick and dirty crosscuts. But how can you make them more efficient? The answer lies in workholding — that is, how you keep the board steady while you cut it. A ...

For newer woodworkers, there can be a lot of mystique around dovetails. I’m here to clear that up. Dovetail joints aren’t some incomprehensible sorcery that takes a master craftsman wor...

The Katz-Moses Magnetic Dovetail Jig is a huge help for cutting accurate dovetails (as the name implies). But dovetails aren’t all it’s good for. Because of the magnetized 90° crosscut ...

Hand cut dovetails are a joinery style every woodworker should try at least once. They teach you the intricacies of joinery layout and hand tool technique… which is a major lifesaver wh...

Ever wanted custom dowels to suit the wood species and dimensions of a project? Today’s Quick Tip explains how to do just that. Dowels are a great way to build furniture, secure joinery...

Router tables cut with the ferocity of a two year old who was just told they can’t watch another episode of Cocomelon. And if you’re not careful, that can lead to two things: tearout an...