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Good lighting is an integral part of any workspace, and it gets even more important as we grow older. When I purchased my bandsaw I was offered an optional plug-in…

While these dark stains look bad, they’re easy to remove using a common household cleaner, and without removing any material

To sign my work in a distinctive, repeatable way, I ordered a custom brand. Available at major online woodworking retailers, these come in electric and torch-heated versions. but it always…

A lot of woodworkers cut the lids off their boxes on the tablesaw. The problem is that the box becomes very unstable when you are making the final cut that frees the lid. Here’s a simple workshop tip for doing it safely.

There have been some very good hinge jigs in Fine Woodworking, but I think mine is a little less error-prone and just as quick to make. Like Craig Thibodeau did…

A roundup of our top articles and videos on power tools from Mark Edmundson, Michael Fortune, Marc Adams, and more

A roundup of our top articles and videos on routers from Jeff Miller, Gregory Paolini, Gary Rogowski, and more

This simple holder grips a combination waterstone firmly yet makes it easy to flip to the opposite side. I made it from 1-in.-thick acrylic I had on hand, but other…

A sharp blade isn't the only answer to bandsaw drift. In this video Michael Fortune shows you two fixes to make your saw run true.

Here’s a simple way to flatten uneven stock using standard shop tools. It’s especially helpful for rough tree-trunk slabs that would otherwise be difficult to handle. It involves two 3⁄4-in.…