Practical woodworking know-how from the team behind ShopNotes and Woodsmith. Explore smart shop projects, clever jigs and fixutres, and time-tested techniques that make every build more efficient. Plus, catch up on the latest episodes of the ShopNotes Podcast for hands-on advice straight from the experts.
Get a behind the scenes look at the place and people who create Woodsmith, ShopNotes, and the Woodsmith Shop TV …
Build a solid-wood mallet using scrap hardwood and basic tools. Follow along step-by-step to create a durable, shop-made tool perfect … Read More
Once you add this handy shoulder plane to your tool chest, you’re sure to find one hundred and one ways … Read More
With the right setup, your circular saw can be a valuable "go-to" tool. Read More
This shop-built edge sander makes quick work of tough sanding jobs. Plus, it is constructed from common hardware and materials, … Read More
A simple way to organize your dado blade set. A few scraps from the wood bin is all it takes … Read More
The band saw makes curved cuts a snap. When it's comes to making square, clean crosscuts, it needs a little … Read More
Whether it's drilling holes or cutting threads in metal, find out how to get the cleanest results. Read More
Follow an easy process to get smooth, flat boards from your planer every time. Read More
After thicknessing hundreds of feet of lumber, your planer could use a once over. This step-by-step approach will have your … Read More
The band saw is an ideal tool for creating tenons of almost any size. Once you try this technique, you … Read More
Even a small, benchtop drill press is a great upgrade for your shop. One way to get even more out … Read More
Learn how to drill a centered hole in the end of a dowel with a simple DIY jig. Secure your … Read More