In the Shop

Whether it’s a simple trick for holding a workpiece better, or a way to get a little more from your dust collector, we’ve gathered some of the best shop tips here.


Simple Steps for Perfect Parts

Simple Steps for Perfect Parts

One of the first steps in any project is cutting parts to size. Here are a few ways to get … Read More

How to Make Craftsman-Style Table Legs with Quartersawn Oak

How to Make Craftsman-Style Table Legs with Quartersawn Oak

Quartersawn white oak is a hallmark of Craftsman furniture, but getting its distinctive ray-fleck figure on all four sides of … Read More

DIY Workbench Stop System for Secure Workholding

DIY Workbench Stop System for Secure Workholding

Don't have a workbench thick enough for traditional bench dogs? This removable stop system uses notched arms and adjustable blocks … Read More

Securing Glass Panes

Securing Glass Panes

Here's a great table saw technique for creating attractive-looking beveled hardwood strips to hold glass panels inside a door or … Read More

Installing High-End Hardware

Installing High-End Hardware

Flush-mounted hardware gives a project a clean, stream-lined look. Here are some tips and tricks to installing it so it … Read More

Handy Hardware Solution

Handy Hardware Solution

Creating smooth, even access holes for ventilation and wiring can be a real challenge. Here's a clever way to get … Read More

Installing Woodscrews

Installing Woodscrews

Think you know how to drive woodscrews? Learn these top-notch techniques for making using woodscrews easier and more effective. Read More

Easy Veneered Panels

Easy Veneered Panels

Veneer enhances the look of many projects. Creating small panels is simple if you follow this straightforward technique. Read More

Handy Dust Control Solutions

Handy Dust Control Solutions

Some materials and woodworking tasks can generate clouds of dust. Keep the dust out the air and off the floor … Read More

How to Cut Tapered Table Legs with a Band Saw — 3 Easy Steps

How to Cut Tapered Table Legs with a Band Saw — 3 Easy Steps

Cutting tapered table legs doesn't have to involve a complicated jig. With a band saw, a few layout lines, and … Read More

How to Trim Hardwood Edging Flush with Plywood

How to Trim Hardwood Edging Flush with Plywood

Hardwood edging gives plywood panels a clean, finished appearance, but trimming it flush without damaging the veneer takes a little … Read More

Bench Dog Drilling Guide

Bench Dog Drilling Guide

Adding bench dog holes makes any worksurface more versatile. Here's a simple way to get consistent, accurate holes. Read More

3 Ways to Get Better Results with Hardwood Plywood

3 Ways to Get Better Results with Hardwood Plywood

Hardwood plywood is stable, economical, and ideal for large panels, but sometimes it needs a little help. These three techniques … Read More

A Great-Looking Solid Wood Top

A Great-Looking Solid Wood Top

Learn what it takes to make and install a solid wood top. The trick is paying attention to a few … Read More

Low-Tech Bench Add-On

Low-Tech Bench Add-On

You can do better work if the piece you're working on is held securely. Trouble is clamps can sometimes get … Read More