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    Major blunders of kitchen remodeling
    Major blunders of kitchen remodeling

    Have you thought of Kitchen cabinets online remodeling with your own ideas?

    by RickHardcastle | April 30, 2012
    Woodworking Book Giveaway
    Woodworking Book Giveaway

    ***UPDATE, March 1, 2012***

    Congratulations to our lucky winner, Jim Crockett. His comment was chosen at random.

    Leave a comment for a chance to bring home a copy of "Routers and Router Tables."

    by epirnik | February 23, 2012
    Simple Stop Block Keeps the Dust Out
    Simple Stop Block Keeps the Dust Out

    A stop block is perhaps one of the most common shop devices used in woodworking.

    by epirnik | February 2, 2012
    How to Build a Simple Router Table
    How to Build a Simple Router Table

    Learn how to build a simple router table using a sheet of scrap plywood or MDF, a few screws, and a single piece of hardwood.

    by epirnik | December 28, 2011
    Drill Guide for Super-Straight Holes
    Drill Guide for Super-Straight Holes

    Recently, while building a Shaker writing table, I needed to drill dowel holes in the front faces of my table's legs, after the table

    by epirnik | November 9, 2011
    How to Build a Router Jig for Perfect Dadoes
    How to Build a Router Jig for Perfect Dadoes

    A handheld router is an incredibly versatile tool, and when you're just starting out, it's among the four most useful handheld power tools you can have in your arsenal.

    by epirnik | November 9, 2011
    Woodworking without a Tablesaw
    Woodworking without a Tablesaw

    Learn how to build basic furniture projects without a tablesaw.

    by epirnik | October 26, 2011
    Refinement to a simple jig
    Refinement to a simple jig

    I loved seeing my jig design for cutting miter spline slots used in making Ed Pirnik's Beaufiful Re

    by DougStowe | July 8, 2011
    Woodworking Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Sooner No 3: Stationary Power Tools

    Hey Everyone. 

    I thought this time I'd give you my 2c worth on stationary power tools.  

    by 4da764e633a81 | June 19, 2011
    How to Use Pocket Hole Joinery
    How to Use Pocket Hole Joinery

    Pocket holes are a fast and efficient method of joinery that any novice woodworker can handle.

    by epirnik | June 1, 2011
    Tablesaw Blades 101
    Tablesaw Blades 101

    by AsaC | March 24, 2011
    Power Sanders 101: ROS, Belt, Spindle
    Power Sanders 101: ROS, Belt, Spindle

    No one loves sanding, but there is no avoiding it for smoothing wood, and occasionally shaping it too.

    by AsaC | March 22, 2011
    The Basics of Pin and Finish Nailers
    The Basics of Pin and Finish Nailers

    Just as tablesaws and sanders have taken a lot of the tedium out sizing workpieces and smoothing them, air nailers have turned the dicey job of swinging a hammer at a nail into a game of point-a

    by AsaC | March 21, 2011
    Drilling Safety
    Drilling Safety

    Sometimes it is easier to bring the drill to the workpiece; and other times, the workpiece to the drill press.

    by AsaC | January 7, 2011
    Circular Saw Safety
    Circular Saw Safety

    Tips on staying safe when using this hand tool

    by AsaC | January 7, 2011
    Miter Saw Safety Tips
    Miter Saw Safety Tips

    Best practices for using this tool safely

    by AsaC | January 7, 2011
    Video: Common Sense, The Best Safety Tip of All
    Video: Common Sense, The Best Safety Tip of All

    The best safety tip of all is plain common sense.

    by AsaC | January 3, 2011
    Video: Router Table Safety
    Video: Router Table Safety

    Cut moldings and more on the router table, while keeping your hands out of harm's way.

    by AsaC | January 3, 2011
    Video: How to Use the Jointer Safely
    Video: How to Use the Jointer Safely

    Proper technique and push sticks will help you use this essential milling tool safely.

    by AsaC | January 3, 2011
    Video: Stay Safe When Using the Tablesaw
    Video: Stay Safe When Using the Tablesaw

    The tablesaw is an essential piece of shop machinery, but it can also be dangerous. 

    by AsaC | December 8, 2010
    Power Sanders
    Power Sanders

    Speed up surface prep with these handy tools

    by StartWoodworking | November 16, 2010
    Pneumatic Nailers 101
    Pneumatic Nailers 101

    Using pneumatic tools for woodworking

    by Roland_Johnson | November 16, 2010
    Surface Prep 101
    Surface Prep 101

    Sand, scrape or plane? There are many ways to prep a surface for a finish

    by AsaC | November 16, 2010
    How to Rip Large Sheets of Plywood on the Tablesaw
    How to Rip Large Sheets of Plywood on the Tablesaw

    A straightforward procedure for cutting sheet goods to size

    by Kelly_Mehler | November 15, 2010
    How to Tame Router Table Tearout
    How to Tame Router Table Tearout

    Zero-clearance trick is the secret to eliminating tearout

    by AsaC | November 15, 2010
    Tame Tearout on the Tablesaw
    Tame Tearout on the Tablesaw

    Zero-clearance trick is the secret

    by AsaC | November 15, 2010
    Tame Tearout on the Jointer and Planer
    Tame Tearout on the Jointer and Planer

    Paying attention to grain is critical

    by AsaC | November 15, 2010
    How to Tame Tearout on the Miter Saw
    How to Tame Tearout on the Miter Saw

    Zero-clearance trick is the secret to eliminating tearout

    by AsaC | November 15, 2010
    Pocket-Hole Joinery Basics
    Pocket-Hole Joinery Basics

    Learn the basics of pocket-screw joinery

    by AsaC | November 10, 2010
    How to Tame Tearout with a Circular Saw
    How to Tame Tearout with a Circular Saw

    Supporting wood fibers is the secret to eliminating tearout

    by AsaC | November 10, 2010
    Use Test Cuts for Accurate Machine Setups
    Use Test Cuts for Accurate Machine Setups

    How to square up your tablesaw, jointer, and more

    by David_Hyatt | November 4, 2010
    Best Practices for Drilling
    Best Practices for Drilling

    Tips for using the handheld drill more effectively

    by Ernie_Conover | November 3, 2010
    A Tablesaw Primer: Ripping and Crosscutting
    A Tablesaw Primer: Ripping and Crosscutting

    When it comes to tablesaws, the proper techniques help ensure accurate and safe cuts.

    by Kelly_Mehler | November 2, 2010
    How to Use Biscuit Joints
    How to Use Biscuit Joints

    Easy-to-cut power tool joinery

    by Tom_Begnal | November 1, 2010
    Routing Safe and Sound
    Routing Safe and Sound

    Tips for controlling and securing the workpiece and keeping your fingers safe

    by Patrick_Warner | October 31, 2010
    12 Tips for Router-Table Safety
    12 Tips for Router-Table Safety

    With these tips, you can use routers to their fullest potential without compromising safety.

    by Lonnie_Bird | October 31, 2010
    How to Rip Boards on the Tablesaw
    How to Rip Boards on the Tablesaw

    Get quality cuts and a better degree of safety

    by Kelly_Mehler | October 31, 2010
    How to Crosscut on the Tablesaw
    How to Crosscut on the Tablesaw

    The right way to cut boards across the grain

    by Kelly_Mehler | October 31, 2010
    Router Table Push Stick
    Router Table Push Stick

    Shopmade helpers are a cheap way to stay safe

    by Peter_Schlebecker | October 31, 2010
    How to Handle Wood Dust Safely
    How to Handle Wood Dust Safely

    Protect yourself from these cancer-causing particles

    by AsaC | October 23, 2010
    How to Use a Drill/Driver
    How to Use a Drill/Driver

    Best practices for drilling

    by AsaC | October 23, 2010
    How to Use a Circ Saw with a Track
    How to Use a Circ Saw with a Track

    If you don't have a tablesaw, you can make almost all your straight cuts with a circular saw and a cutting guide

    by AsaC | October 21, 2010
    How to Use a Planer
    How to Use a Planer

    A planer can change the thickness of your boards in seconds

    by AsaC | October 21, 2010
    How to Use a Jointer
    How to Use a Jointer

    An essential tool for squaring up rough lumber

    by AsaC | October 21, 2010
    How to Use a Miter Saw
    How to Use a Miter Saw

    This handy but affordable tool is great for crosscutting lumber

    by AsaC | October 19, 2010
    Lathe Basics
    Lathe Basics

    Use it to create bowls, spindles, and more

    by AsaC | October 18, 2010
    How to Use a Bandsaw
    How to Use a Bandsaw

    The bandsaw is an indispensable tool in a workshop.

    by AsaC | October 18, 2010