TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO, Egyptian woodworkers figured out how to clamp two boards together, drill an angled hole through both, and insert a dowel to make a powerful joint. Two decades ago, when Iowa tool…
Check out this tip from an older issue of Woodcraft Magazine about an easy way to hold down smaller pieces that you’re working on, using stuff you probably have in the shop already. See our…
Years ago, I was working with my pal Andy at his shop, and had the occasion to use his cabinet saw, which he had outfitted with a shop-made kick switch. What a beautiful thing…
Has it ever taken you forever and a day just to get your Drill Press table perfectly square? In this short video, Paul Anthony shows us how to this the quick and efficient way.
Make Tree Stump Stools Everywhere you look, tree stumps are being turned into furniture. Here’s how to use a woodturning lathe to turn tree stumps into stools or side tables, occasional tables, or even bedside…
Quick Tip: Find the centre Use this handy homemade tool to accurately determine the centre of a square or circular work piece. All you need to make this handy tool are a couple…
Turning a square piece of timber into a bowl seems like such a daunting idea. The plethora of tools and accessories to choose from is endless. You will need to ask yourself a…
When working with reclaimed timber pallets you have to not only inspect and select the right pallets, you have to exercise caution when breaking these down. Here are some tips to keep you safe and…
Here’s a quick tip for when using a hole-saw, to reduce friction and prevent dulling of the cutting edge. When drilling a hole with a hole-saw, too frequently, especially when drilling hardwoods, the cutting…
A jigsaw is only as good as the blade you use, whether you’re cutting pine, hardwood, supawood, sheet metal or laminate. Cutting laminate can be tricky. If not…
When you need to remove or sand a lot of surface wood away, turning your angle grinder into a sander is the easiest and most cost effective way to do it. To turn your…
There are shelves of glues, adhesives and sealers for all types of jobs, but how do you know which is the right one for your specific project? Sometimes asking for advice at a hardware…
