Woodworking

Piano hinges are designed for strength along its entire length with the use of a continuous hinge that spreads out stress placed on the hinge. Piano and cedar chest manufacturers commonly use...

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...

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...

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...

It's not difficult to measure a picture frame, but cutting the four strips of molding requires a high degree of precision. It's essential that each set of matching molding strips are cut exactly...

A band saw is one of the most useful tools in any wood shop. The narrow blade can be useful in cutting curves of retailed work, but can also be used for larger jobs. However, as with all tools,...

Wood working is a hobby with a large learning curve. The craft requires years of practice, and even with a lifetime of experience, you can always learn a new trick or two. Learning methods and...

Crown molding can add elegance and style to any project. Whether you're attaching it to cabinetry, wall-to-ceiling junctions or any number of finish trim applications, the most important part of...

Balsa wood is strong and lightweight wood sheeting. Because it is so soft and porous, it is easy to cut, sand and takes glue well. Because it is lightweight and easy to work with, balsa it is...

A miter gauge is a the perfect accompanying tool to pair with a miter saw. The gauge is a simple device, used to measure the perfect angle to cut on two pieces of trim, allowing them to come...

North America is home to three species of bluebirds--the Eastern bluebird, Western bluebird and mountain bluebird. The well-known American robin is part of the same family of birds, the thrush...

Woodworkers and hobbyists use scroll saws to cut intricate designs in wood, plastic or metal. These saws can also be used to create interesting wood joints, such as dovetail joints. Scroll saws...

Band saws are used for scroll cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood composition products. Although they can make straight cuts too, they are designed to make intricate, curved cuts. The key...

Storage space is at a premium in many homes and apartments. Learning how to build a freestanding wardrobe closet is an inexpensive way to add to your storage and preserve cherished clothing and...

Circular wooden cutouts are a shape often needed for woodworking designs and crafts, but they can be difficult to create using flat saw blades better suited for cutting straight lines. In order to...

Drying rough-cut wood takes time to do properly, but the benefits are great. Drying your own wood can help reduce the cost of a project. Rough-cut wood can be purchased at your local lumber yard...

When it is time to put the toys away, a sturdy, wooden toy box is an attractive option. A classic piece that is both aesthetic and functional, a wooden toy box can easily be built by the amateur...

Create a variety of Christmas wood projects that include decorative ornaments to hang on holiday trees, use as gift tags, enhance wood frames or to embellish table centerpieces. Children, adults...

Wine racks can be a great woodworking project because there are different designs for all skill levels. If you are just getting your feet wet with woodworking, you might want to create a...

Why buy new toys when you can build them? The traditional rocking horse is a childhood favorite and a great challenge for woodworkers. It requires attention to detail, imagination and a keen eye...

Many homeowners have experienced the frustration of needing to do a home repair project but having trouble finding the right tools. An organized tool area can save you both time and money (if you...

Woodworking, which is both a popular hobby and profession, is a broad term referring to a wide range of techniques and skills. Basically, it's the process or craft of building or carving something...

A well-organized house can make everyday chores and activities easier. For the youngest members of the family, reaching sinks to brush their teeth or wash their hands can be a difficult. Encourage...

A scroll saw is a particular kind of electric cutting tool that is used for making intricate details. This type of saw uses thin blades that cut fairly thin wood or other materials. It sometimes...

Buying a stand for every bench-top shop tool you own can be expensive. This plan for building a table saw stand from wood can be adapted to virtually any bench-top shop tool for a sturdy, secure...

Five different tools basic to modern woodturning each require different techniques. Roughing gouges, spindle gouges, skew chisels, parting tools and scrapers can all be used for stock removal and...

A jigsaw will allow you to saw complex curves, cut circles and other shapes in paneling and even saw thin metal sheets. With the right blade and proper guidance, the jigsaw or saber saw cuts...

Table saws are sold with a blade installed or included for you to install. These general purpose and inexpensive blades are great for getting a feel of the table saw and learning to use it. Once...

For those with a lot of imagination, a piece of old barn wood can be many things. Often times this material is free for the taking when someone demolishes an old barn. It can be left rustic and...

Anyone looking at all the different 10-in. table-saw blades on the market might think it's impossible to choose the best one. I've been building furniture for over thirty years, and I'm going to...

Saw blades that make perfectly smooth cuts through hardwood can splinter and chip a laminated covering. The veneer is about 1/16 of an inch thick, and although it's firmly affixed with an...

A bandsaw is one of the most versatile types of stationary power saws. It can cut straight lines like a table saw, angles like a miter saw and intricate curves like a jigsaw. The bandsaw blade is...

Bandsaws are a woodworking tool, allowing flexibility in cutting pieces of wood for furniture making, home construction projects and crafts. Bandsaws are useful for ripping, cutting lengthwise...

Professionals and weekend warriors alike, from time to time, may require the use of a circular Skilsaw. Whether the Skilsaw is an inline or worm gear type, the proper use of one can mean all the...

A scroll saw is used to cut shapes out of wood. The blade has fine teeth that enable the cutter to follow and cut a pattern in an up-and-down motion. It works like a powered coping saw.

Quarter round is a piece of finish lumber that is generally thin with one 90-degree angle and a rounded side the length of it. It is used in a variety of finish construction such as doorways,...

There are tools on the market to help you cut wood on angles, from large table saws to a small, plastic miter box. Some cutting methods, like the plastic miter box, are limited to allowing you to...

When you are ripping pieces of lumber or plywood on a table saw there is no limit to the length of the cut as long as the space you are working in is at least twice as long as the piece being cut....

The band saw is one of the safest power tools for woodworking. The flexible thin saw blade is able to cut curves in stock, and it saws thin materials without the danger of kicking like table saws....

Woodworking requires tools that can cut with precision, and the scroll saw is excellent in that regard.

A lathe is a machine used to cut a shaped design in a block as it spins horizontally at a high speed. The object to be cut is mounted in place, and the cutting tool creates the shape in the object...

Make a template for your Brazilian cherry handle knife. This template can be made from paper, but cardboard is a better choice because it is more durable. Make a sketch of the knife handle shape....

When wood turning a bowl, cut the tenon with the lower end of the bowl gouge. Watch how to remove a tenon with tips from a wood turning expert in this free video on wood crafts.

A wood bench is a great accessory that can used indoors or outdoors. It is versatile and can accommodate several people at a time. Benches do not require that much material and have a great appeal...

Vanities are an excellent piece of furniture that provides storage, a seating area, as well as a mirror to help anyone organize herdaily routine supplies and have a place to herself to get ready...

The body is the main component of a wood toy car, especially if you will be purchasing and attaching pre-made wheels. While the body could be made out of multiple pieces of wood, it is best when...

Making a rabbit cut with a table saw is an important step in making box joints. Learn how to make a rabbit cut with a table saw in this free woodworking video.

The second cut is the most important part of making a finger joint jig. See how to make the second for a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

A woodworking router can cut rough places in wood. See how to smooth a router cut with sand paper when making a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Mark off where the bead cut goes using a small V cut. Get tips on forming a pepper mill body from a woodturning expert in this free crafts video.