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Get more out of your table saw with these four handy jigs. These simple jigs take advantage of the table saw’s speed and accuracy without tempting you to perform risky operations.

If you work in a shop with limited floor space, this overhead lumber rack can be a lifesaver. Inexpensive and quick to assemble, this easy project helps you make the most of your space.

I moved to Kentucky/Cincinnati on July 1st, and by the 15th of the month, I was already starting out on building the furniture for my new house here. Josselyn (my partner) and I had committed to [...]

Six great ideas for space-challenged woodworkers to get more out of their small shops.

2 Ways to Cut a 3-Way Miter Create this impressive joint by hand or with power tools. By Garrett Glaser Admiring the complex 3-way mitered joint between the leg and aprons in an antique Chinese [...]

Essential Table Saw Blades Choose complementary blades for perfect results. By Tim Johnson In the dark ages of woodworking, before carbide, you never used the same blade for ripping and [...]

Recipe for Resawing by Dave Munkittrick For a woodworker, few things are more satisfying than resawing thin sheets of veneer off of a large block of wood or slicing a beautiful board in half to [...]

Our finishing expert shares some tips gained from a house-painter friend.

Chris Schwarz shares some handy, nearly-forgotten handsaw tricks to use in the shop.

This live edge branch bowl is a quick and easy project that can also be a great introduction to green woodworking. Yoav Liberman shows you the steps.

Keep these tips in mind when buying rough lumber to get the best deals on the best wood.

Super-tune your table saw for absolutely straight, smooth and burn-free cuts.