Techniques

Q & A: Easy Drawer Dividers Q: Help! The junk drawer in our kitchen is out of control! I have trouble finding anything in there. Is there a simple way to add dividers to my kitchen drawers [...]

For a few years I’ve had the idea of following up my Beginner’s SketchUp and Intermediate SketchUp Webinar series with and Advanced SketchUp series. Exactly what an Advanced SketchUp [...]

Storing Lumber This rack is easily made from galvanized iron pipe and threaded floor flanges. For light loads use 10-in. lengths of 1/2-in. pipe and 2x4s. For heavier loads go to 3/4-in. pipe and [...]

Saw Sharpening Jig I made this jig to hold a dovetail or other backsaw when filing and resetting the teeth. To use, insert the saw blade, teeth up, and clamp the jig in a bench vice.…

Sawing Rack My shop is simply too small to cut full-size sheets of plywood on the tablesaw.After many a bitter battle using a circular saw to cut floppy sheet stock perched on sawhorses, I [...]

This seemingly simple tool has lots of details that vary by brand. We investigate. By Glen D. Huey From the Spring 2009 issue of Woodworking Magazine When the idea to write about all-in-one [...]

Successful Stripping You can do it safely and effectively. Here's how. By Michael Dresdner Let's face it; stripping wood is a drag.We approach it knowing it’s a difficult, messy [...]

Three Steps to Precise Cuts By Richard Tendick A trim router is a precision tool—if it’s tuned up correctly. Tuning corrects two common problems: an uneven cut and a sticky base. By [...]

How to Install Knife Hinges They’re a sure sign of good craftsmanship, but are almost invisible. By Brad Holden Small and discreet, knife hinges lend a tidy, refined look to your project. [...]

Chad’s Stepbox Learn how to make compound-angle dovetails building this handy stool and portable tool box. Chad Stanton For my job as a trim carpenter and furnituremaker, I’ve always needed [...]

One Man’s Trash … I jump at any chance to dig through an old building—you never know what you’ll find. Rummaging through an old farmhouse and barn slated for demolition, [...]

“Turn” Handles Into Savings The price of good turning tools can be pretty steep. Since most of the better lathe tools can be purchased without a handle, put your money where it [...]