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Often considered a second-class material, pine is a great choice for a wide range of projects.
Working on an unforgiving floor can be tough. A shop mat is the way to happy feet.
With some easy upgrades, this low-cost jig will create top-notch mortise and tenon joints.
Here are some simple solutions for installing small box hinges on your next project.
The hinges featured in this article were purchased from several sources. Rockler carries a large selection of small butt hinges, continuous hinges, and barrel hinges. Lee Valley stocks several sizes of Brusso hinges. The barbed hinges and slotting saw blades and arbor were purchased from Woodcraft.
Here's a great way to feature a presentation flag. To create a truly unique project, you can build a stylish base to match or add a lid to hold awards and decorations.
The flag case was stained with General Finishes' Brown Mahogany gel stain and finished with two coats of lacquer. The brass, glass, foamcore board, and fabric were purchased locally.
This hanging desk is the perfect choice for adding a small office work area on any wall. The compact design provides an ample worksurface with drawers for storage.
Every shop needs a stool -- and this one is top-notch. You can adjust the height with a simple spin of the comfortable, scooped seat. Plus, the elegant design means you'll want to build a few for inside the house, as well.
The stool was given a single coat of wiping varnish and sprayed with two coats of lacquer.
To get the most from your dado set, check out these great tips and techniques.
Learn more about the best finishes for protecting your outdoor projects.
Getting a design just right doesn't have to be a challenge. This key is a simple principle.
Norton 3X grinding wheels are available in a range of sizes and grits from Amazon, Tools for Working Wood, and Woodcraft.