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In woodworking it is sharpness, not cleanliness, that's next to godliness. And despite today's carbide tips and replaceable blades, sharpening remains a bedrock skill. Without sharp tools wood carving is…

Shaping wood is intrinsic to woodworking. Unless you are making tree-shaped objects, a series of cuts is always required. Beyond the basic square, there are a variety of tools and techniques…

From decorative marquetry, to intricate stringing and banding, to highly figured veneered surfaces, there are a number of options for adding ornamentation to furniture. The basics: • Veneering to a…

Turning falls into two broad categories -- faceplate turning and spindle turning. Each one relies on a special set of tools and techniques. The Basics: • Faceplate turning: Bowls, vessels,…

Aside from jigs and fixtures, most tools are purchased commercially, not made from scratch in the shop. But making your tools is an option that shouldn't be ruled out. The Basics: •…

Most woodworking projects are built with solid wood lumber. Therefore, woodworkers should become intimately familiar with this ubiquitous material. The Basics: • Hardwood vs. softwood: Most furniture-grade lumber, known as "cabinetwood,"…

A computer in every woodshop

Use hand planes to create a flush surface where solid-wood trim meets plywood

Use your router and a shopmade workstation to cut perfect dadoes.

A technique for quickly adjusting the tabletop to frequently used positions, both forward and back