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Seems to me that most people think there are only two ways to cut half-blind dovetails: by hand or with a jig that can cost as much as $300. There's a much better way.

The first time I saw a hand scraper in use I was sure some form of magic was involved.

By using five tools you can do almost any type of turning project. Here's how.

By Walt Akers

Build any size bed (such as the one shown here) with a few simple woodworking techniques and tricks.

Getting a load of freshly cut lumber can bring out several emotions - excitement, anticipation, panic. Fortunately, air drying your lumber outdoors is the easiest and cheapest way to dry lumber [...]

In the cold waters of the Great Lakes, treasure hunters and commercial divers considered them a nuisance. Huge logs stuck in the mud, suspended underwater or resting on the bottom...

A stint in the U.S. Navy would never have been survivable without the help of a new skill - carving.

A shop teacher grows and learns with his students.

Barb Siddiqui lives in the Pacific Northwest. There are no woodworking guilds or clubs and very few suppliers of tools or material. She used to just work alone, but all that changed once she got [...]

Perhaps the ultimate woodworking project, this secretary will serve your family for generations.

This simple cabinet can be used in a bathroom or in a kitchen to hold spices. It's a great way to learn basic carcase construction.