Woodworking

Here's a practical project to hone your woodworking skills.

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Make your own drawer slides for your next cabinetry project with these easy step-by-step plans.

Cat trees don't have to be boring pet store affairs. Make this rugged tree in a weekend.

Got a hand plane that's not performing well? It could be dull, need tuning up, or both. Let us show...

If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...

Dovetail joints are beautiful, distinctive and strong. Here's a primer on how they work and how to incorporate them into...

Give your skills a whole new spin.

You need clamps to hold something temporarily or permanently in place. Here are some of the most useful kinds of...

Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.

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Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty in a chunk of wood.

A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of...

Wood inlays don't need complexity to be beautiful. Here are some great inlay patterns perfect for beginners.

A new woodworking skill, right around the bend!

Here's how to make a simple, elegant cabinet with an easy sliding door.

Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!

Hand planes are considered obsolete by some. I disagree. Every woodshop should have these...

Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!

Wood inlays are beautiful details that can give any project an extra level of elegance and sophistication.

Interested in trying wood carving for the first time? Check out these easy ideas and start your carving...

Dado joints are easy to make joint and useful for bookshelves, drawer dividers and other woodworking projects.

If you want to laminate boards to make a tabletop, you'll need a wood jointer. It's also handy for flattening...

Add the ancient art of making strong, versatile mortise-and-tenon joinery to your woodworking skills.

These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.

Whether you're making a jewelry box, desk drawer or toy chest, the classic box joint creates sturdy and strong corners.

Depending on the type of woodworking you want to do, you may get by with a few well-chosen hand tools,...

We're here to help you choose the best whittling knife for your budget, project needs and experience level.

You don't have to be a pro to make wood projects that stay together, but a solid knowledge of wood...