Carpentry

Dadoes are an ideal way to attach shelves in cabinets or bookcases. They provide strength and stability to the project and help reduce warping when using solid wood for shelving. The most common...

As the name indicates, a router is a power tool that routes out patterns in wood. The tool consists of a motor that drives a cutting bit; the bit spins quickly and cuts the wood. The router can be...

A sticky door, or one that rubs against its frame, is one of those jobs on most "to do lists" that never seem to get done. Part of the reason is because the door will often stick less when the...

Drill bits come in various sizes, from 1/16 inch or smaller, all the way up to 1 inch. When manufactured, the bits are gauged by measuring the outside edges, also known as the outside diameter....

Dremel rotary tools can be used to make coping cuts on baseboards and crown molding. Dremel attachments hold the proper coping angle and shave the ends of trim to fit against each other in...

Power drills have become an important part of the woodworking arsenal. They are incredibly versatile tools that have a myriad uses in almost all projects: whether you need holes drilled or screws...

When replacing or repairing decking, stubborn screws are a common problem. Common Phillips head screws often strip as they are being installed. Don't worry, there are lots of options to remove...

Wood routers can give wood projects a variety of finishes and effects that can take a long time using hand-carving tools. Power routers take a skilled hand to use and can be dangerous if not...

The size and type of drill bit you need varies depending on the nature of the job you wish to complete. Fortunately, adjustable drills made by companies, such as DeWALT, allow users to change...

Wood routers, whether hand held or table mounted, can make fast work for shaping and molding finished wood pieces. The high torque and high RPM motors remove the wood quickly and accurately once...

The rotation of a forstner bit lets the perimeter set the course for the hole being drilled. This makes it possible for the bit to drill at any angle without interruptions in true course. Since...

Drill deeply into stock and stay on a true course with a forstner bit. The holes drilled with a forstner bit are not interrupted by inconsistencies in stock, other holes or angled direction so...

Hammer drills are equipped with a special feature that allows a drill bit to move back and forth in quick recessions while the bit spins. This hammering drives the bit into the hard surface while...

With use, a drill bit will lose its sharp edge. A dull drill bit can cause a hole to be oversized, can burn your work piece and is generally not as easy to use. There is no need to throw away dull...

When drill bits get dull, the easiest solution is usually to just replace them. But for larger, more expensive bits, it may be worth a few minutes of your time to go ahead and sharpen the bit...

To ensure that holes in such objects as firearms, vehicles, airplanes and boats are dimensionally accurate, use a reamer. Reamers are usually operated with a drill press that spins the reamer bit...

Auger bits are based on an invention from about 2,300 years ago called "Archimedes' screw." In the 21st century, they are used to move material and liquid in a variety of tools and equipment. A...

A router is a specialized and highly useful piece of woodworking equipment. It has the ability to perform detailed work and has a wide variety of applications. Different styles and sizes of bits...

Electric drills can make short work of any holes for any material. A chuck at the end of the tool holds the drill bit in place. When you pull the trigger, the bit rotates at up to 3000 revolutions...

Electric drills are used for many applications in the field of new home construction and remodeling. They are run off a power cord that gets plugged into an outlet, and they have a motor inside...

Putting a bit in a Dewalt drill is an easy task. There are several types of Dewalt drills on the market, but they all have chucks and jaws located on the front of them. The chucks will look...

A drill press is most often used when more precision is needed than a power drill can provide. Besides being able to accurately bore to a pre-determined depth, a drill press can also bore at just...

Countersinking screws is an easy and quick way to make a wood building or craft project look professional. Using basic tools and following a few guidelines, learning to countersink a screw will be...