McDermott demonstrates how to carve the letter 'R." This complex letter covers almost all of the techniques required to carve any other ...more
Forget about sanding, a properly used scraper will create a mirror surface. Brain Boggs demonstrates several ways to hold the scraper to ...more
Furniture maker Chris Gochnour details the essential tools required for sharpening handsaws in this short video. They include a triangular ...more
Longtime woodworker, author, and teacher Frank Klausz goes step by step through the process of cutting a haunched mortise. with a chisel by ...more
Cock beading can add depth to a drawer face and help conceal the gap between the drawer and the drawer box. Steve Latta demonstrates two ...more
This video will show you how to build a full-featured router table that is portable, lightweight and easy to store. All it takes to put a ...more
The bend won’t be quite as sharp, but suitable bends can be made for many construction projects without using a brake. This video will show ...more
Cutting plywood on the table saw can be difficult because you have to move the unwieldy 4x8 sheet across the blade. A better solution is to ...more
A new or used gallon paint can with the rim cut off makes a perfect container to load your brush from. There's no rim to get in the way when ...more
Learn the basic slate-roofing techniques including how to cut a slate to size, how to punch a hole with a slater's hammer, and how to ...more
Not all tapes are created equal, so here are a few tips for making accurate measurements. “Measure twice and cut once,” is the mantra of all ...more
If you want to spray finish objects at home, it's pretty easy to make a good set-up. This video will quickly show you how to set up your ...more
Professional finisher Peter Gedrys details how to mix clear furniture wax with dry pigments and artist's oil colors to create decorative ...more
Contributing editor Roland Johnson demonstrates how to set up a tablesaw so that the blade is parallel to the miter slot and fence and ...more
Explore the details of the design and construction of this sturdy and comfortable Arts and Crafts dining chair. Then learn how the back ...more
Fallen leaves carry 50 to 80 percent of the nutrients a tree extracts from the soil and air, including carbon, potassium, and phosphorus. So ...more
Get ready for the cutting season by making sure your lawn mower (especially the motor) is in top shape. This video shows you everything you ...more
Control wild animals and pests with this system. This is designed and built as a simple live trap release system so one could safely open ...more
Learn how to carve inlaid dovetails into a small wooden box. Polish off those woodworking tools as you sink into this tutorial from Sandal ...more
If you don't have one of those fancy brand name stain removers you could always use 100 ml of milk to get rid of that red wine stain on you ...more
