Essential Techniques

Learn these techniques to improve your woodworking skills.


Woodshop Ergonomics

Woodshop Ergonomics

A common expression for woodworking is “working with your hands,” which is a bit of a misnomer as woodworking is … Read More

Whittling Wildlife

Whittling Wildlife

Carving is a unique joy in woodworking. The subject of this issue’s book review takes the matter of intuitive woodworking … Read More

Cutting Compound Curves On A Band Saw

Cutting Compound Curves On A Band Saw

When I first watched someone pull this little trick, I was amazed that I hadn’t thought of it first. The … Read More

Template Cutting At The Band Saw

Template Cutting At The Band Saw

Tapers are a great way to add a bit of visual interest to a project. I cut many of my … Read More

Cutting Tapers At The Band Saw

Cutting Tapers At The Band Saw

In my work, the band saw is almost always a “roughing” tool, and in whatever shape I may need it … Read More

Mastering The Miter Gauge

Mastering The Miter Gauge

A good miter gauge is an integral part of the table saw, but those stock gauges leave a lot to … Read More

5 Types of Woodworking Glue You Should Know

5 Types of Woodworking Glue You Should Know

Modern woodworkers are spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting what kind of glue to use on a project. … Read More

How To Cut Sheet Goods Without A Table Saw

How To Cut Sheet Goods Without A Table Saw

Plywood and other sheet materials play a key role in many woodworking projects. The biggest downside is cutting the large … Read More

Copper Patination

Copper Patination

We're going to explore the process of patination using chemicals or heat to purposefully induce the formation of patina, which … Read More

Using Bead Molding To Dress Up a Project

Using Bead Molding To Dress Up a Project

Of all the molding profiles available to woodworkers, one of the most versatile (and my personal favorite) has to be … Read More

Using Traditional Paint

Using Traditional Paint

A coat of paint is a great way to add a splash of color to a woodworking project. While water-based … Read More

Getting Clean Cuts in Plywood

Getting Clean Cuts in Plywood

Working with plywood can be tricky. Fortunately, there is no mystery to getting professional-grade results with a table saw or … Read More

Working With Epoxy Inlays

Working With Epoxy Inlays

These turned gift boxes have intricate inlays on the outside that grab all the attention. In this issue, we’ll focus … Read More

Adding Color To Pine

Adding Color To Pine

Woodworkers love the look of wood in its natural state, yet there are times when a hit of color would … Read More

Fold-Away Extension Tables

Fold-Away Extension Tables

I wanted to extend the short tables on my thickness planer, but I don’t have room in my small shop … Read More