Woodsmith Tips

June 25, 2025

Mortising Machine Setup Tips for Perfect Mortises

Better mortises start with proper machine setup. Learn how to adjust the hollow chisel and auger, set the fence and depth, and use the right … Watch Video

How to Choose Lumber for Woodworking: 4 Essential Tips

Great woodworking starts at the lumberyard. Learn four tips for choosing boards with the right grain, color, and quality for your next project.

Read Full Tip

---

---

Last Week's Tips

How to Make a Wooden Mallet from Scrap Wood

Turn leftover hardwood scraps into a durable wooden mallet. Watch the step-by-step build and learn how to laminate the head, shape the handle, and assemble …

Watch Video

4 Clever Woodworking Tips: Sanding Strips, Dust Shield & Painter's Points

Reinforce sandpaper for sanding curves, read metric and imperial measurements on one rule, catch overhead drilling dust, and support workpieces while finish dries. These four …

Read Full Tip