Spring is in the air, and it’s time to spend some quality time outside—sitting down, of course! Make this great outdoor bench that you can “plant” in the garden or on a patio, featured in Issue 28 of
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! Get the FREE plans here
Every good cook has a selection of cutting boards in various shapes and sizes, but few have the real thing–a hefty end-grain chopping block like professional chefs use. This butcher-block cart is built to serve generations of cooks.
Learn to built it here
The Woodcraft family would like to extend our condolences to the Rockler family on the passing of their founder Norton Rockler. His contributions to the hobby and profession of woodworking should be celebrated. As the new year begins, take a moment to make some sawdust for Nordy.
A wooden spatula poses no danger of melting like plastic ones, or burning fingers on overheated metal. Besides, the wood just feels good in your hands.
These make great gifts for the cooks in your life!
Learn how to make one here
The dovetail joint is regarded as the paramount joint of fine woodworking because it blends form and function. Honing the technique takes time but at some point you’ll realize hand-cutting dovetails can take less time than setting up a router jig.
Every good cook has a selection of cutting boards in various shapes and sizes, but few have the real thing–a hefty end-grain chopping block like professional chefs use. Check out these free plans for your our from Issue 45 of
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!
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Dress for success! We’ve been doing a lot of sharpening in the shop lately, and part of sharpening is making sure all of your sharpening systems are flat and clean.
Had to break out the Truing and Dressing Tool to get our Tormek T-8 ready to work.
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Creating a chessboard from scratch is like playing a game of chess. You need careful planning, attention to detail, and a steady hand to start both as well as creativity and patience to succeed at either.
See what woods are on sale here
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The half-lap dovetail is a remarkably strong and versatile joint. Due to its wedge shape, the dovetail is extremely effective at locking parts together.
Learn how to make perfect dovetail lap joints here
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Do you know which glue to use for your cutting board? I had never considered end grain needing a different glue than long grain. Alex Snodgrass stopped by the shop recently and dropped some knowledge about glue that blew my mind.
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Candy doesn’t just grown on trees! This Kissmas Tree project was fun to make, partially because it fulfills my childhood dreams of there being a candy tree. Now that it is finished we don’t have as much of a reason to keep of candy in the shop though…
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The key to efficient, enjoyable woodworking is a well-appointed and well-organized workshop. But the detail that's often overlooked is how frustrating it is to build a shop without a workshop to start with. Here's a trio of projects to build your shop
Finding a place for cutoffs can be a challenge for shops of any size. Don't let the perfect piece be hidden at the bottom of the pile, build this Cutoff Cart featured in Issue 93 of
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and find the scrap you are looking for.
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With the warm weather here, you’ll want to spend more time outdoors. And what better way to do so than on an attractive bench you’ve built in your shop?
While an easy, straightforward build, it does include making a few jigs. Get started here
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The card scraper possesses magical properties. A dirt cheap tool that can remove glue, smooth knots, or knock down finish nibs without making noise or dust may indeed be a woodworker’s Holy Grail.
Read this to demystify card scrapers in the woodshop
Machines are often regarded as the cast-iron kings of any workshop, and hand tools as quaint relics from the past. However, a properly sharpened plane can deliver speed and precision that you can't replicate using power tools or abrasives. Learn how here
Using a skew chisel for woodturning can be an effective way to get the shape you desire. However, getting a "catch" can be a shocking event. Keep your turn piece and yourself safe with these simple tips to avoid a "catch" while turning with a skew chisel.
How do you build a shop without a workshop to start with?
These beginner projects can be easily built with a basic collection of power tools, and each project will help you construct the next.
Learn how to build these shop starters here
Time to build a Kissmas Tree! No longer serve candy by handing it out or leaving it all in a bowl! Now we'll have an excuse to eat candy at work.
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Learn how to make one here
How do you set the tension on your band saw blade?
One great option is the flutter test, which works even with blades made to run at lower tension. A few minutes of maintenance could save you hours of headache later on.
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Swing beds have played a long and comfortable role in Southern history. In the days before central air-conditioning, folks slept on their covered porches to take advantage of the cool night air.
Learn how to build your own swing bed here
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Having trouble getting the exact shape you want on your bandsaw? Sometimes the straight forward approach can make it all too easy to take off just a little too much wood. Using the raking technique you can get in close and make precisions shapes.
Sharp is safe. Every woodworker knows how important it is to work with sharp tools. We also know there are plenty of options for sharpening by hand.
From water stones to diamond stones you can learn what your options for sharpening stones are here
For efficient woodworking, having your hand tools organized and stored close to your bench is ideal. Learn how to make this good looking and efficient modular system for your ever expanding tool collection
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What’s the difference between Western and Japanese hand saws? Besides just looking very difference the both require different maintenance, technique, and work on different movements. Want to learn more about hand saws?
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A chisel is a simply remarkable tool. Basically just a piece of steel with one sharpened end and a handle. Mastering the chisel is all about learning a handful of basic maneuvers, but learning them well.
Learn how to master the chisel here
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Ever wonder if your table saw blade does what it’s supposed to? Sure, it “cuts,” but is it costing you needless aggravation and added machining? There’s an enormous selection of saw blades, but don’t worry, here's a guide to table saw blades
When it comes to curved work, a properly set up spokeshave is hard to beat. Whether it's simple smoothing, shaping of spindles, cabriole legs, or other curved the spokeshave is the hand tool you want to rely on.
Learn more about spokeshaves here
Properly set up and tuned, a good quality block plane is adept at handling all sorts of shop chores and is likely to become one of your most used hand tools. Learn how to get the best out of your block plane here
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Show me a woodworker who has glued or screwed a solid wood tabletop to its base, and I’ll show you a person who has learned a painful lesson in wood movement. Check out this article to learn all about tabletop fasteners.
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What’s it take to make a table top? You just edge-glue a few boards together, sand ‘em, and there you go, right?
If you want to create table tops that dress up rooms in style, check out these 10 time-tested techniques
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Every good cook has a selection of cutting boards, but few have the real thing–a hefty end-grain chopping block like professional chefs use. This butcher-block cart featured in Issue 45 of Woodcraft Magazine is built to serve generations of cooks.
F-style bar clamps are among the handiest tools in any woodshop. Their deep jaws and protruding handles, they need organized to prevent becoming tangled like a jumble of coat hangers. This Clamp Corral from
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is perfect solution.
Be ready for grilling weather, build your grill cart now! This Great Grill Cart featured in Issue 83 of
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is the barbecue assistant you need.
Learn how to build it here
Rabbets, dadoes, and grooves are essential joints, used in most furniture projects. They rank among the easiest joints to make provided you have the right tools.
Learn how to make cutting these joints simple here
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Understanding the process of creating custom cabinetry, either for your home or your shop, is a discipline that many woodworkers aspire to learn. Whether you want to build cabinets for your kitchen, bath, garage, or shop you can learn about it here
If you enjoy making your own tools, you’ll find mallets to be a great weekend project. They don’t use a lot of material, they go together fairly quickly, and the tools become a regular part of your shop.
Learn how to make 3 different shop mallets here
Have you started using a CNC machine in your woodworking?
Woodworking can take any number of directions and is often impacted by advances in technology. If you want to learn more about CNC woodworking check out this guide to Getting Started with CNC
This elegant walnut box with its stack of painted drawers is based on a circle, instead of a square or rectangle. And rather than having the drawers slide out of their openings, these pivot to reveal their contents.
Learn how to build it here
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Do you ever flatten boards by hand?
Most woodworking starts with a flat reference face. A shop full of heavy machinery can help, but there are instances when you must rely on muscle power.
Learn how to flatten boards by hand here
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