Build a Sandpaper Dispenser for Quick Grit Changes
Build a Sandpaper Dispenser for Quick Grit Changes Sandpaper organization is an unglamorous problem that affects shop productivity every day. Loose sheets stack up in disarray. You can […]
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How to Apply Danish Oil for a Natural, Durable Finish
How to Apply Danish Oil for a Natural, Durable Finish Danish oil is one of the most user-friendly wood finishes available – it’s nearly impossible to apply badly, […]
Shop Tour: The Renovated Barn Workshop – 120 Years to New Life
Shop Tour: The Renovated Barn Workshop This shop lives in a 120-year-old bank barn that was structurally sound but functionally unusable – sagging floors, open gaps in the […]
Shop Tour: The Kids’ Workshop – Building the Next Generation
Shop Tour: The Kids’ Workshop – Building the Next Generation This shop tour is different. It’s built not for one adult, but for a family – specifically, for […]
How to Teach Yourself Woodworking in a Small Space
How to Teach Yourself Woodworking in a Small Space Most woodworking education happens in shops with full machine lineups, 20-foot workbenches, and 1,000 square feet of floor space. […]
Build a Shooting Board for Perfect Square and Mitered Ends
Build a Shooting Board for Perfect Square and Mitered Ends A shooting board is a simple sled that holds a workpiece at a precise angle while you run […]
Build a Box Joint Jig for the Table Saw or Router Table
Build a Box Joint Jig for Your Table Saw or Router Table Box joints (also called finger joints) are a classic corner joint for boxes and drawers. The […]
How to Cut Perfect Dados with a Router or Table Saw
How to Cut Perfect Dados with a Router or Table Saw A dado is a rectangular groove cut across the grain of a board. It’s the joint of […]
How to Quiet a Small Shop for Neighborhood-Friendly Woodworking
How to Quietly Do Woodworking in a Neighborhood Shop noise is a real issue for woodworkers in residential settings. A table saw at peak load generates 100 to […]
How to Drill Perfectly Perpendicular Holes Without a Drill Press
How to Drill Perfectly Perpendicular Holes Without a Drill Press Most woodworkers know they should drill perpendicular holes but few can do it consistently by hand. A hand […]