Woodworking

If you are like me and you first inclination is to tackle most projects yourself, you learn fast that any job will go better with the proper tools. A power miter saw is one item that every...

Surfacing lumber can be a challenge especially if you don't have all the tools. However, I have found a way to get around edge-jointing as long as you have a planner, good table saw, and sharp...

Do you have a knife that just won't cut anymore? Follow these easy instructions and you will be back to cutting in no time!

A table saw is one of the most popular pieces of woodworking equipment. A table saws has a cabinet-type base with a circular blade. The table saw blade is run by a motor and makes long, straight...

Here is an easy guide on how to use a jigsaw. A lot of us know what it is, but not how to use it. No need to just let it sit and collect dust. Learn how to use it here and then go to my article on...

A radial arm saw needs the proper adjustments to make precise cuts. Adjustments that are left too loose allow excessive play and result in sloppy cuts. The ideal is to have clamps that lock...

There is nothing quite as satisfying as creating something out of a piece of wood using your own two hands. Working with tools such as a hand plane can make woodworking projects even more...

Scroll sawing has become a popular hobby. Patterns are available for wooden toys, puzzles, signs and decorative items. Many of these patterns require the blade to be removed and passed through a...

If you've never changed the blade on a Craftsman table saw before, you may find yourself scratching your head in frustration, wondering how you get to the nut holding the blade to the spindle. ...

Wood glue is one of the most common essentials in woodworking, but it does have its drawbacks. The biggest hassle with using glue to fasten wooden joints is that the glue will squeeze out of the...

A chop saw is a circular saw that is best suited for making precise, square cuts. Chop saws are easy to operate. Take time to look the saw over and familiarize yourself with all of the parts the...

A block plane is often the favorite go-to tool for a woodworker to use. It has the ability to get the job done in a small space that a larger plane often cannot fit into. The block plane is simple...

You can adjust the blade on most modern table saws easily. Setting the angle and the height of your cut is as easy as turning a crank and reading a scale. A few simple checks for accuracy will...

You want to use your table saw to cut a dado but you don't have a dado set. Maybe you have one, but your arbor is too short to hold a 3/4-inch stack. With some precise measuring and several...

Veneer is a narrow layer of wood that is glued to a piece of furniture. Over time this thin layer of wood can become easily damaged due to moisture and water exposure. Learn to eliminate blisters...

A jigsaw is a versatile power tool that allows you to make intricate and detailed cuts at just about any angle. This is a great tool for not only finish carpentry, but any project requiring...

Take care of your carpenters tools. They are invaluable when you are working on wood projects. In addition, if you buy quality tools, they will last for years with the right maintenance program....

Power tools pose safety risks. When you use a power saw, kickback can be a dangerous problem. Kickback happens when the circular blade of the power saw pinches in the cutting material in some...

Wooden dowels are well known in the carpentry world. A dowel is basically used to hold two objects together by inserting into the holes of the object which needs securing. Many times when you want...