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Wood inlay is one of the most striking techniques in woodworking, combining precision craftsmanship with visual contrast. Traditionally, inlay required hand tools, chisels, and a great deal of [...]

Tool: Dual SE 20W Fiber + 20W Diode Desktop Laser Engraver Shop Now  Manufacturer: EM-Smart MSRP: $2999+ Today’s woodworking shop looks far different than it did just a decade or...

Tool: Mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter Shop Now  Manufacturer: Lignomat MSRP: $125 Knowing the moisture content of your wood before using it is important. If your lumber has been sitting...

I’ve found that my new digital angle gauge is a great tool for setting an accurate angle on a miter gauge. To set the desired angle, first stand the miter...

Origin, the hand-held CNC from Shaper Tools, makes creating inlays effortless. Self admittedly, I’m becoming a grumpy old man. I know what I am comfortable with, and it’s fairly hard...

Optimize your shop space with this multi-function outfeed table that gives your CNC router a convenient home. My one-car-garage-turned-shop doesn’t have room for a 4’x4′ CNC router. I [...]

Learn how computers, software and CNCs can contribute in your shop. There are a lot of ways to do woodworking. For example, there’s more than a dozen ways to make...

Understanding the importance of chip load calculations. If you have spent time using handheld routers then you have developed an intuitive sense for what is the ideal feed rate and...

Build a modern workbench using digital woodworking tools The Maker Workstation Overview • Building The Top • Building The Base •  Furniture & Accessories • CNC Instructions If you’re a...

Accessories = Versatility The Maker Workstation Overview • Building The Top • Building The Base • Furniture & Accessories • CNC Instructions A key feature of the Maker Workstation is...

One Workstation. Two Bases to Choose From The Maker Workstation Overview • Building The Top • Building The Base • Furniture & Accessories • CNC Instructions When designing the maker workstation,...

A Hybrid Construction Method that Imitates a CNC The Maker Workstation Overview • Building The Top • Building The Base • Furniture & Accessories • CNC Instructions This the first of...