Woodworking

A rabbet cut, a rectangular recess along the edge or end of a piece of wood stock, is simple in appearance; but there is more to the rabbet cut than first meets the eye. To make the best use of...

Bowl and tray router bits allow you to use a router to make bowls and trays from a pattern. These bits have several other applications. They can be used for cutting boards, raised sign lettering,...

The 45-Degree Locking Router Bit is used to produce extra strong miter joints in boxes, beams, columns, cabinet face frame corners, and to glue up matching board stock. This bit, when set up...

It can be very expensive to have someone else build your pheasant pen for you. That is why in this article I will show you how to do it yourself and save the money for something more enjoyable.

The bowl router bit makes it possible to use a router along with a pattern to make wooden bowls and trays. The same router bit can be used to make custom wood cutting boards, raised letters for...

Stork yard signs are an American tradition for announcing the birth of a child. The stork represents good luck and fertility, which inevitably started the myth of storks delivering babies. Many...

Coffee tables are a convenient place to place a snack, while sitting on the sofa, but they do limit floor space while entertaining. A coffee table with folding legs is great for relaxing evenings...

Every woman has had trouble with her necklaces getting tangled. It doesn't matter how you lay them out: they always tie themselves in knots during the night. While the knots can be loosened with...

Before paying for a beautifully crafted country sign, consider making your own. Country signs add a personal touch to homes because they appear rustic and vintage while adding a little charm. You...

Wooden signs are like bumper stickers for your home. On them, you can express beliefs, make jokes or mention the importance of your family all with the rustic feel of crafted wood. They can be...

Perhaps the most important accessory in any home, shop or garage is the shelf. Shelves help keep our knickknacks and tools organized. They also complement a home's decor. For beginning...

Country themed furniture has a rustic and used feel that is charming and not at all tacky. A regular table can be transformed to appear country-like and rustic. Many individuals use a country wood...

A good quality wooden hand plane can be costly, but there is no reason the plane should not last a lifetime and be passed on to the next generation of woodsmiths in a family. Woodworkers may not...

When your compact disc collection outgrows the box you've carried around since high school, it's time to look for something bigger. You could run down to the local super store and buy a plastic...

Blowgun darts are easy to make from common household items using standard DIY tools. The darts made using this method will be sturdy enough to use either for target practice or hunting small game...

Veneer, a very thin cut of quality wood, glued to plywood can help make a nice looking finished piece for a low cost. Plywood, which is actually constructed of thin sheets (plies) glued together,...

Woodcarving is a hobby that many wood craftsman have turned into a profitable side line. Wooden crafts make great gifts as well. Wood is an ideal material for crafting everything from the simple...

A router table is almost a must if you use any of the large profile bits available. There are many router plates available to use, and most will all install in the same fashion. Following a few...

A router mounted in a table is almost a necessity if you use any of the large profile router bits that are available. If you currently do not use a router table, you will eventually need one. You...

Learn how to make rustic (or smooth) picture frames from scrap wood and using a flip over saw. Most people associate a flip over saws with building sites but they are very good in the home...

A router mounted in a table is almost a necessity if you use a large-profile router bit. Although you can buy a router table, a homemade tabletop will save you money, and you can customize it for...

Girls of any age find miniature treasure boxes enchanting and irresistible. Making your own treasure box allows you to customize it to your daughter's tastes using her favorite colors and...

Bridges are complex structures that are marvels of science and engineering. They have forces to counteract, including standing up under their own weight. The Truss bridge design is a common bridge...

Stair liquor bottle displays can be used on bar tops or inside liquor cabinets. Tiered displays create a means for displaying liquor bottles and specialty items and keep bottles within easy reach....

A router mounted in a table is almost a necessity if you use any of the large profile router bits that are available. If you currently do not use a router table, you will eventually need one. You...

Balsa wood is a unique material used in modeling and physics-based competitions. It has surprisingly high strength, compared to its light weight and low cost. This makes it ideal for school...

Wood cutouts can be used as hanging ornaments, decorations on a shelf, coasters, hot plates or bookends. There are many patterns for cutouts made of wood for various occasions, or you can create...

Balsa is known as a cheap, light and fairly strong material, considering its weight and size. It's used to build model airplanes, towers and bridges. It's also often used in weight-bearing...

Router tabletops are almost a necessity if you use any of the large profile router bits that are available. If you currently do not use a router table, you will eventually need one. You can build...

The mortise and tenon is one of the strongest woodworking joint techniques available. A large surface area for gluing and bonding the joint creates its superior strength and durability. The key to...

Balsa wood is a unique material, as it's light and cheap but also fairly strong for its weight and size. It's used in a number of crafting projects, model-building and competitions for making...

The table saw is the workhorse in any woodworking shop. With the proper accessories and adjustments, it will cut straight every time. Typical table saws have a short table top and no support for...

The table saw is the workhorse in any woodworking shop. With the proper accessories and adjustments it will cut straight every time. Typical table saws have a short table top and no support for...

More and more people are working in home offices because of high office building rental rates. Working at a home office solves problems with babysitters and ensures that someone is home when the...

The table saw is the workhorse in any woodworking shop. With the proper accessories and adjustments it will cut straight every time. Typical table saws have a short tabletop and no support for the...

Making room for a craft table in a small space can be a challenge. A drop-down craft table is the ideal solution to this problem. You can fit a drop-down table into the bedroom, living room,...

A craft table can make it easier to sew, scrapbook, make jewelry or do other crafts at home. Whether you have a devoted craft room or just a corner of the living room, a well-designed craft table...

Dowel joints are common in both antique and modern furniture. A dowel joint will attach two pieces of wood together without leaving behind screw marks, nails or holes that need to be filled. These...

Signs can be an important advertising element for any business. Signs can also welcome visitors to your home. Rustic, old-fashioned signs can be particularly appealing and offer a warm welcome to...

Whether you are new to woodworking or an old pro interested in designing specialty projects or basic home repairs, woodworking can be very rewarding. Having the basic tools is one thing, but you...

A table saw allows you to make straight, accurate cuts every time, as long as the tool is properly maintained and adjusted. The table saw is the workhorse in any woodworking shop. An tablesaw...

A ceramic sharpening stone is a hard, durable stone that will provide thousands of sharpenings before needing maintenance. Over time, the force exerted on the stone by sharpening blades will cause...

The ability to cut miters on your tablesaw can significantly improve the saw's versatility. Done correctly, it is safe and a straightforward technique. Using this technique with your tablesaw you...

Most painters need easels. Pre-fabricated easels can be very expensive, so if you are looking to get your first easel stand or add another to your collection, consider building your own. The...

Patterns are used in a variety of arts and crafts. They act as a template for creating shapes out of materials such as fabric or clay. Each material requires a pattern made from a different...

Woodworkers use planers to smooth rough wood and to uniformly reduce the thickness of a board. Planers can remove up to 1/8 inch of wood with each pass by means of three knives attached to a...

A band saw is a power tool designed to cut wood with a long, ribbon-shaped blade that is most ideally suited for cutting straight lines. While a band saw is not the most intuitive choice for...

When working on delicate projects with sharp tools, you want to be able to see your subject as clearly as possible, even if your wood shop is in a basement or garage with few windows. Take care to...

Poster frames are necessary for more artwork than just posters. Poster frames can also be used for puzzles and other odd-sized items. The problem is that it can often be difficult to find just the...

Exterior signs serve as decorations that can display the name (usually surname) of the residents of the home upon which they hang. These are often found on cottages, which can become even cozier...