Carpentry

Nothing is more frustrating than having the right tool for the job and being unable to find it. Drawers and tool chests make great storage, but conceal their contents and require searching. A...

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...

When a door lock won’t catch or a deadbolt gets hung up on its strike plate, rather than trying to adjust and move the catch or plate itself, you can quickly fix the problem by doing a bit of...

Contoured wood is most often found in crown molding and other types of wood trim. But over time, the finish on contoured wood can start looking old, dirty and in need of repair. Forget using...

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...

During remodeling it is often necessary to attach wood members to steel beams. The main purpose for attaching wood directly to steel is to secure walls and to build a framework for drywall, trim...

Dremel tools are extremely helpful for a variety of projects. They are also very versatile because you can change the Dremel tool bit very quickly depending on your need. Dremel makes 100's of...

You can remove or replace a stripped bolt by using several different tools and methods. Many tools have been designed to accommodate even the most extreme stripped bolt situation, and they can be...

Wood routers come in many sizes, from small handheld units to routers that fit inside permanent tables. Tooling or bits also are produced in shapes and profiles for any type of cutting. The...

Hand power tools can fail at the times when we least expect them, especially on top of a ladder and on the weekends. In some cases the fix can be as simple as a loose or broken wire. Other repairs...

The radial arm saw is a common workshop tool, and two popular saw manufacturers are Delta and Craftsmen. The radial arm saw is available in a wide range of sizes and shapes, and has several types...

How to use a nail gun safely goes beyond reading the instruction manual that comes with it, although that's a good start. New users and seasoned carpenters are hurt every day by improper use of...

There are many different tools that carry the Dremel model name. Unfortunately, not much information has been found about the rotary models. The Dremel rotary models have attachments available to...

There isn't anything a rotary tool kit can't help you do. Okay, that's kind of an exaggeration, but when it comes to smoothing out the rough edges of a new table or hollowing out a small hole in a...

Pneumatic tools work by air pressure. This force is what causes the system to work; in other words, it is the power that drives the machine. Air pressure is provided by an air compressor. This...

A miter box is rarely the first tool that a woodworker might purchase, but it may become one of the most frequently used, especially if the worker does a lot of trim carpentry projects. This tool...

Learn how to use different tools on a tool belt in this free video guide to basic hand tools - punches.

Learn how to use different tools on a tool belt in this free video guide to basic hand tools.

Learn how to use different tools on a tool belt in this free video guide to basic hand tools - 5 in 1 tools.

Learn how to use different tools on a tool belt in this free video guide to basic hand tools.

Scroll saws are used for cutting everything from wood to metal to plastic. The cuts can be very simple or very detailed, or anything in between. From decorative art projects to hand made furniture...

The Jack Plane is one of the oldest known tools to man. Obviously, there have been many variations along the way. But the idea of a simple sharp edge which slowly and evenly reduces a wood surface...