When customers visit my shop we usually start by talking about their wood needs. If it is someone’s first time to visit I also try to get to know them, what they are looking for and what they are ...

Woodworking is a blast. It’s deeply therapeutic and satisfying to start out with some pieces of wood and turn them into something, whether it’s a baseball bat, a piece of furniture, a picture frame, ...

If you’re just getting into woodworking, you’ll be hearing all about routers—not the type we all rely on for WiFi, but instead, the kind that’s a handheld power tool used for shaping. A router is a ...

Discover how to make woodworking tools that truly work using scrap wood and hand tools, no lathe required. Improve your projects with custom handles and practical, easy-to-build tools for your ...

Woodworking is a notoriously expensive hobby. In addition to the ever-higher price of lumber itself, the cost of tools and shop equipment can really add up. While some purists insist on only buying ...

If you are a craftsman looking for the smoothest finish to your piece, reveal the true beauty of your wood’s grain and figure by sanding, scraping or using handplanes. Woodworker’s Guide to Handplanes ...