Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.
This glossary of various basic woodworking terms commonly used in the woodworking community and projects will help you understand everything you need to know.
The simple beginner woodworking tips and tricks no one tells you and I wish I had known when I first started! Get better projects right off the bat!
When it comes to do-it-yourself activities, woodworking is up there with the most interesting and practical. While beginners will need to acquire new skills and make an initial investment in equipment and supplies, this pastime will more than pay for itself. Woodworking is a great way to save money while still making one-of-a-kind home furnishings
Just because you slacked off in your high school shop class doesn’t mean you can’t learn woodworking now. Get started with these basics.
A simple guide for beginners to learn how to use a Speed Square or carpenter's square in woodworking. Learn about all the features and uses!
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The router tool is one of the most important tools you can find in any woodworkers workshop. If you're new to routing, here's what you should know.
Just because you slacked off in your high school shop class doesn’t mean you can’t learn woodworking now. Get started with these basics.
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What kind of screws should you use for your woodworking project? Learn how to choose the best wood screw. From heads to drives, points to threads, platings to coatings, we give you a thorough education.
Cabinetmaker and woodworking author Steve Maxwell shares his top five woodworking tips from 30 years at the bench. Click to be surprised.
A simple guide for beginners to learn how to use a Speed Square or carpenter's square in woodworking. Learn about all the features and uses!
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Learn how to install crown molding on cabinets with tricks for miter cuts, measuring and glue. Crown molding installation is easy with these tips.
A simple guide for beginners to learn how to use a Speed Square or carpenter's square in woodworking. Learn about all the features and uses!
The simple beginner woodworking tips and tricks no one tells you and I wish I had known when I first started! Get better projects right off the bat!
Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.
Read on to learn about the different types of nail guns, how to know which one is right for you, and how to use a nail gun! It’s been some time since I did a deep dive into a power tool, hasn’t it?! A couple of years back I started this series called Power Tools...