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.

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Last Week's Tips

A Shop-Built Mallet Made With Scrap Wood!

Build a solid-wood mallet using scrap hardwood and basic tools. Follow along step-by-step to create a durable, shop-made tool perfect for joinery and assembly work.

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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 …

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