Woodsmith Tips

May 20, 2026

How to Cut Finger Joints with a Router Jig

This clever router jig makes finger joints surprisingly easy. Arrange the keys to create the pattern, rout one half of the joint from one side, … Watch Video

4 Woodworking Tips: Honing Angles, Dovetail Layout & Pin Nailer Accuracy

Set accurate sharpening angles with a digital gauge, keep a pin nailer perpendicular, mark consistent dovetail baselines, and keep a paint roller ready for the …

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Last Week's Tips

Convert an Old Grill Into a Shop Cart!

Trash to treasure... If you’re throwing out an old grill, or (in my case) if you found one on the curb, then you may have …

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Rulers For Woodworkers

I get it, using rules for woodworking sounds about as revolutionary as electric light. Another fact: there are other ways of working that yield excellent …

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