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

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.

Bench planes come in a wide range of lengths and widths. Do you need them all? Which ones are most useful? And if you only had to buy one….

Need help buying for the woodworker in your life? We put together this list of gift ideas for woodworkers that covers a range of prices and skill levels!

We turned a two-car garage into a solid woodworking shop—that still holds cars! Think mobility, double-duty, comfort, security, and cost. In the end,bunches of terrific, easily adaptable ideas you can use in your own shop!

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Walking on stilts is a fun pastime! With a few easy steps, you can make yourself a beginner set of stilts in less than 30 minutes. Determine how much height you would like to gain on your stilts. One foot (about 30.5 cm)is recommended for...

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…

Instant Surface In my compact shop, everything has to be portable and stowable, including my work surfaces. Whenever I need tabletop space for processing parts, milling boards or even assembling a project, I whip out this little gem. It’s easy to maneuver because it folds flat for...

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Wooden Gladius Swords: These were made as a fun project and an experiment. I wanted to see how the wooden blades would look when laminated with contrasting woods. I used jatoba (Brazilian cherry) and hickory woods. When finished, the contrast wasn't as stark as I hoped, b…

I was hoping to get into the shop today to finish the assembly on my current project, a kitchen island, and post about that. But in between meetings, I've been (metaphorically) chained to my desk all…

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…

Woodworking is a great practical life activity for children at a variety of ages.

As a college student in Arizona trying to make extra money, Dave Estopinal set up shop in a rented 10x10' storage shed with one lightbulb, no windows, and no fan. Look what he has now!

Because natural world of wood is so perfectly unpredictable and varied, familiarity with tree types and wood grain is one of the most important skills of woodworking.

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If you think of your tablesaw as a machine for simply ripping or crosscutting, you're selling it short. To give you a fresh perspective, we mined the minds of the WOOD® magazine shop guys and unearthed their favorite time- and work-saving tablesaw tips. Here's a mother lode of helpful hints you can put to work in your shop today.

This is the perfect weapon for breakouts of sibling rivalry. At least they'll only be firing harmless objects at each other, hopefully.

Mini Wave Model: A little wave goes a long way! The mini wave model is small but mighty. With just a few minutes of set-up, it's just as good at demonstrating as its bigger siblings. This is a great model for waves that move, reflect, stand, and wiggle, perfect for…

Here is everything you need for beginners who want to use the Kreg Jig. Before you buy, look at the 13 things you need to know before buying!

I’ve always loved seeing period depictions of woodworkers at work. To see the way their tools are stored, their posture while working, and even shop conditions brings these makers to life for me. I have for years been downloading images I found online when they were particularly interesting. It’s been helpful but I often lost track of where I got them. When I recently did a Google image search for an old painting, I realized upon clicking on it that it was hosted on Pinterest. I had never signed up for Pinterest because it seemed like there wasn’t much of interest to me. Lots of knitting and home décor stuff. But this time when I clicked to the “board” that this particular image was on (“pinned to”), I saw tons more paintings, drawings, and photographs of woodworkers that I hadn’t seen before. For those of you that don’t know, Pinterest is a website on which you can organize your favorite images you find online. After you sign up for a free account, you can view the collections of images from people with the same interest as you. For me, I’ve found a pile of pre-industrial woodworkers. I “pinned” them all on one board so that you can see them together. So, if you’d like to see this gallery of images, check out it out here. I don’t know much about Pinterest but I expect one of these days I’ll make a board of furniture images that I like. For now, check out these woodworkers.

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…

Here's a quick-and-easy jig that can be used on stock of various thicknesses and will always self-center.

How to Make a Sumac Pocket Whistle: Making a functional whistle that can fit in your pocket can be a difficult process that takes some practice, experimentation, and tuning, but I hope that this guide will well inform you in how to create a Sumac Pocket Whistle. Materials straight…

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Everything you always wanted to know about nuts, bolts, and other fasteners but were afraid to ask.

Maximize your workshop space and work more efficiently with these helpful ideas.

Discover a wide range of woodworking and carpentry tools, including hand, power, and accessories, to elevate your craftsmanship.

DIY built ins such as built-in cabinets, bookcases, and shelving are faster, easier and better with these tips from a veteran cabinetmaker.

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