Woodsmith Tips

February 25, 2026

Get Perfect Miters With a Shop-Made Shooting Board

This must-have jig allows you to take whisker-thin shavings off the end of a workpiece to fine-tune the fit of a joint and sneak up … Watch Video

Best Finish for a Workbench: Oil, Wax or Varnish?

A workbench finish needs to protect the wood without making the top slick or difficult to repair. Here's how oil, wax, film finishes, and bare …

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Building a Cordless Drill Charging Station

It’s not uncommon for a woodworker to own two or three different cordless drills, plus various other power tools. And that’s the inspiration behind this …

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How to Cut Tenons on a Table Saw: 2 Proven Methods

Learn two reliable ways to cut accurate tenons on your table saw. Whether you use a dado blade or a standard blade with a tenoning …

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