Woodsmith Tips

Build wooden book boxes with hidden storage compartments. These clever woodworking projects look like vintage books and make great gifts. Watch Video

Build two practical woodworking shop storage projects: a portable tool tote and a customizable wall-mounted rack for your favorite hand tools.

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Cutting a mortise doesn't require a dedicated mortising machine. Learn two reliable methods using a drill press, plunge router, and a few chisels.

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Turn two durable shop-made mallets using beech handles, UHMW plastic heads, and weighted cores. These are tools designed for years of woodworking.

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Not all woodworking mallets are alike. Learn how their shapes, weights, and materials make each one useful for different tasks around the shop.

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