Woodsmith Tips

October 1, 2025

Building a Mobile Lumber Cart

As woodworkers, we all tend to hoard small cutoffs that might, one day, become useful. Bryan and Phil walk us through upgrading your shop storage … Watch Video

An Easy Tape Trick for Marking Dovetails

Accurate layout is essential when cutting dovetails by hand. A strip of painter’s tape makes it easy to see exactly where to cut — and …

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3 Essential Shop-Made Woodworking Tools

Build three essential shop-made woodworking tools — a twisted awl, scraper shave, and marking knife. Learn step-by-step techniques to craft durable, precise tools you’ll use …

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