If you’re learning to use a router, it won’t be long before you realize that to get the most out of this tool, you’re going to need a router table. There are some joints and operations you just can'
So if you have read more than one of my posts, you have probably gathered that I am an organization enthusiast. I like everything to have a place, and I love it when everything is in it’s place. Well, the past few months I have been busy customizing my workshop . I am getting […]
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Bendy doors add motion and visual interest to your projects.
The trick to fitting wooden pieces into impossible recesses is to learn about “ticking sticks.” These simple sticks – plus a sheet of paper – can make monstrous tasks into a easy job. Here’s how they…
DIY Portable Router Table and Drill Press Table 2 in 1: I designed this little table with the idea of doing a dual function. I wanted to have a fully functional and flexible table to fit my drill press, but also the possibility to transform it into a router table, by simply fixing my palm router under it…
Chairmaking requires its own unique tools and skillset. It may be daunting, but building a Windsor chair opens up a whole new world within woodworking. Here's how to do it.
Wood slab tables are great. Getting large wood slabs to be flat can be a challenge. Follow our guide to make your slab of wood perfectly flat.
Loads of glue surface area make a half-lap one of the most durable miter joints you can make. Thanks to a couple of easy router-table jigs, you'll be cranking out mitered half-laps quickly and accurately.
Streamlining was associated with prosperity and an exciting future. Many engineers tried to incorporate aerodynamics into the shape of cars in the 1920s,
Les magazines ELLE, ELLE Décoration et ELLE à table lancent la quatrième édition du Prix des Artisanes, avec le soutien du groupe LVMH. L’occasion de célébrer les artisanes d’aujourd’hui.
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Nervous System has designed an app that allows users to make their own DIY cellular tables, which are then cut out with a CNC router.
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If you’re looking for a unique look or a specific function from your baseboards, it might be best to make your own. Some basic shop tools – jointer, planer, table saw and router table – are enough to make an astounding number of different styles of baseboard, and the techniques are not difficult.
Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, gives step by step instructions on how to DIY spectacular railings.
Learn tips and tricks that make your shop time more productive. Find out how to get the most out of hand tools and power tools, including your router and table saw. See tips on finishing, gluing, clamping, sharpening, layout, and more!
Many woodworkers consider the router to be the most versatile portable power tool in the shop. Here are six router tips divided by experience level.
The Equatorial Sundial: Although most of us look at our smartphones or smartwatch to tell time, humans have needed reliable ways to measure the time for millennia. At first, we needed to be able to track seasonal changes to understand migration and food. Later we needed to…
Small wood "keys" create the traditional look of a dovetail joint -- without all the work. Plus, they add strength to the mitered corners of a box.