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Essential Techniques

Learn these techniques to improve your woodworking skills.


Shaping chair seats with hand tools

Shaping chair seats with hand tools

Start with a gouge, then wrap up with a scraper to shape comfortable chair seats. Read More

Adding Metal Inlay to Your Woodworking Projects

Adding Metal Inlay to Your Woodworking Projects

Add some flair to your projects by incorporating inlays. While you're at it give them a unique look by using … Read More

Turning Firewood into a Beautiful, Live Edge Bowl

Turning Firewood into a Beautiful, Live Edge Bowl

Watch as Logan saves a piece of Apple wood from the burn pile and turns it into a beautiful, live … Read More

Dead-On Stop Block

Dead-On Stop Block

Precise cuts with your Miter Saw. Read More

Hinge Mortise Tips

Hinge Mortise Tips

Get tight and precise hinge mortises using these simple techniques. Read More

Installing Non-Mortise Hinges

Installing Non-Mortise Hinges

Non-mortise hinges are a great choice for installing a door. Learn the hassle-free steps to perfect results. Read More

Secrets to Locating Hinges

Secrets to Locating Hinges

Selecting top-quality butt hinges for your project is only half the battle. Placing them properly adds the professional touch. Read More

Techniques For Bending Wood

Techniques For Bending Wood

Adding curves to your designs is just a matter of using the right method for the project. Read More

Cock Beaded Drawers: How-To: Make Beaded Drawers

Cock Beaded Drawers: How-To: Make Beaded Drawers

This age-old technique offers a refi ned look while showing off your craftsmanship. Read More

Working With Figured Woods

Working With Figured Woods

The eye-catching look of fi gured wood can really spice up a project. All it takes is a little extra … Read More

The Versatile Chamfer

The Versatile Chamfer

The simple profile looks great and both enhances the design and limits the damage to your projects. Read More