Find the tips, tricks, and techniques for your woodworking shop from wood preparation to finished cabinetry with doors and drawers. You'll also learn about joinery, measuring, and wood finishes.

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Dec 17, 2024 · Think of a bench vise as a tool that's as essential to your success as a hand plane, router, or tablesaw. Although clamps might substitute in some situations, they tend to …

May 9, 2025 · Beginner's Guide to Clamps Woodworkers need clamps for an endless variety of tasks. Start with our recommendations for building up an initial clamp collection.

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Dec 18, 2024 · Some woodworkers brush on a few coats of varnish and wonder why their finish doesn't look gallery-smooth.

Dec 17, 2024 · Joinery makes or breaks a project.Joinery makes or breaks a project. Generally, the more difficult the joint, the stronger it is. That's why woodworkers decide on the joints …

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Don't be intimidated by the finishing process. We'll guide you to the right finish for your project—polyurethane, lacquer, shellac, and more—and show you how to get picture-perfect, …