Woodsmith Tips

February 13, 2025

DIY Router Edge Guide for Straight, Parallel Cuts

You don't need a complicated jig to guide a router along a straight edge. This simple hardboard base and hardwood fence keeps the bit a … Watch Video

5 Tips for Gluing Up Flat Wood Panels Without Gaps

Getting a flat, seamless panel starts long before you reach for the glue bottle. These five woodworking tips cover choosing and arranging boards, keeping joints …

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Building a Heavy-Duty, Mobile Miter Saw Station

Over the years, we’ve featured a number of different miter saw stations, some of them taking up an entire wall. The one shown here hits …

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Template Routing: How to Make Identical Woodworking Parts

Need several curved or irregular parts to match perfectly? Template routing lets you create one accurate master pattern, rough-cut your workpieces, and use a router …

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