1. Mortise before TenonIt’s the quintessential order of operations in woodworking, and it’s nearly always true. Usually, you’ll cut the mortise...
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Willie Sandry
Simple Hacks to Common Woodworking Mistakes
Sometimes mistakes happen. No matter how careful you are, if you’ve been a woodworker for a while, you know mistakes are sort of unavoidable...
Continue ReadingTablesaw Hacks: How To Make A Tenoning Jig
If you’ve made many tenons on the tablesaw, you know there are a several common ways to get the job done. One is simply to use a dado blade and miter...
Continue ReadingAll The Basics About Bandsaw Blades
Most woodworkers I know put one blade on the bandsaw and keep it there.Maybe that’s because they don’t have a good selection of blades, or maybe...
Continue ReadingWhy You Need A Crosscut Sled For Your Table Saw: Dual Version
The single most used table saw accessory in my shop is a crosscut sled. I named it the X-Cut sled because the cutouts to reduce panel weight resemble...
Continue ReadingHow To Make A Spline Box Using Your Tablesaw
Make this decorative splined box with only one power tool – a tablesaw!This figured maple keepsake box features an aromatic cedar bottom, and walnut...
Continue ReadingFive Woodworking Jigs and Fixtures For Bandsaws, Tablesaws, and Routers
What are the top jigs and fixtures used in a well-equipped woodshop? In addition to a solid assortment of quality power tools, you’ll want to...
Continue ReadingWoodworking Joints For Cabinet Drawers
If you build furniture long enough, you’ll encounter a need to build drawer boxes. Want to tackle a home renovation involving cabinets? You’ll need...
Continue ReadingWorking With Rough Lumber 101
One of the advantages of having a full compliment of woodworking tools is the ability to handle rough sawn lumber. If you’re a serious woodworker,...
Continue ReadingMake A Bandsaw Crosscut Sled
Most serious woodworkers have a crosscut sled for their tablesaw, but do you have a crosscut sled for the bandsaw? They’re a handy accessory that...
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