When this solder had to trade motorcycle thrill-riding for a wheelchair, he jumped into woodworking with both feet.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend, as well as this old-timey picture (circa 1881) of tools. Feel free to save it

See the wooden paint brush holders that my husband made for me and read about his journey in woodworking, art, and design.

Dale Heisinger's Orcas Island, Washington, workshop isn't much bigger than the half of the two-car garage where he used to work. But his new 16x24' shop is so much better.

Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.

Every engineer and hobbyist has a garage workplace where he/she makes all the awesome stuff. A well organized garage reflects the prestige and taste o

In the dark ages of woodworking, before carbide, you never used the same blade for ripping and crosscutting. Cutting plywood required yet another blade. Today, hybrid blades allow you to avoid blade…

As a beginner, woodworking can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn what tools you need, why you need them, and what to buy first.

When I came to America, I had a lovely wife, two suitcases and 50 bucks. Oh man, where do I start? Everybody needs a basic tool kit, especially if you want to do woodworking. I had a limited budget.

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A router is a tool used to hollow out a specific area from a solid surface, such as wood or plastic. By controlling the shape and depth of the cut, a multitude of possible designs can be achieved. Use this easy-to-follow guide to get started.

Every wood worker need a nice large space to work with with wood. These ten spaces will give you inspiration or make you envious.

DIY Bench Dogs: Bench dogs are a work bench accessory used to clamp work down to the table, or used as a stop when planing or sanding a piece. They can also be used as standoffs to keep work elevated off your workbench. Bench dogs fit snugly into openings drilled i…

The humble hammer is a go-to for most home improvement projects. But did you know it can do more than just pound nails? See what else this good ol’ tool can do.

I’ve tried several different shop-made jigs for sharpening my jointer and planer knives but this one has proved the simplest to use and make. When making this sharpening jig it’s important to make the…

Countersink first, drill the pilot hole second. That may sound backward, but it’s the easiest way to ensure a perfect countersink.

Learn you a cool way to get your winter fires going with these egg carton fire starters!

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These tips will help you reduce the clutter and get your garage back in order.

Most novice do-it-yourselfers feel perfectly comfortable using an electric drill or jigsaw, but nearly all of them are hesitant to pick up a portable circular saw. Here are 10 tips to help you cut safely and more confidently.

Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.

by Seth Keller Drilling shelf-support holes is not difficult, but you only get one chance to get it right. If you make a mistake, you’ll get holes that don’t line up and shelves that rock or are way…

How to Use a Japanese Style Pull Saw: I wanted to have a quick chat about pull-saws. They are really different than western saws, and I've become a big fan. There are two sides to this type of saw, one for cuts along the grain and one for across the grain. The fine-toothed one is for c…

Got lots of sawdust sitting around your shop? Whether you burn it, compost it, or trash it, we’ve got some ideas on how to upcycle some of those shavings.

This push block's unique design increases safety & control.

Magic Coin Bank Kids love secrets—and so do adults! This small bank with its sneaky false drawer is a kick to make. You won’t need any fancy mechanism to make the drawer; just a few brads. Start building your nest egg; the coin slot is large enough to fit a Sacagawea Golden Dollar! Making...

Browse our resources for DIY projects you can complete yourself. Get inspiration and ideas for home projects to build, remodel or decorate.

Choosing & Using a Plane: Andy King talks through choosing and using a Plane. In order to make a living with woodworking, I find there has to be a compromise between power tools and elbow grease, and I'll be the first to admit that I couldn't survive without power tools. Sa…

Look at the pros and cons of building your new workshop in either your basement or garage.

Protect your chisels with these edge guards.