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Find the tips, tricks, and techniques for your woodworking shop from wood preparation to finished cabinetry with doors and drawers. You'll also learn about joinery, measuring, and wood finishes.

Dec 17, 2024 · Think of a bench vise as a tool that's as essential to your success as a hand plane, router, or tablesaw. Although clamps might substitute in some situations, they tend to …

Dec 18, 2024 · Power your way to a polished finish Some woodworkers brush on a few coats of varnish and wonder why their finish doesn't look gallery-smooth.

Feb 27, 2025 · What Finish Is That Anyway? You've discovered a great piece of furniture, but the once-shiny finish has seen better days. If you knew what the finish was, it would be easier to …

May 9, 2025 · Beginner's Guide to Clamps Woodworkers need clamps for an endless variety of tasks. Start with our recommendations for building up an initial clamp collection.

Dec 18, 2024 · Spin the wheel of finish Use these stain-matching tips to replace broken or missing parts, or to make new furniture match existing furniture or trimwork.

Jul 7, 2023 · Six simple steps to make perfectly aligned joints using a biscuit joiner.

Don't be intimidated by the finishing process. We'll guide you to the right finish for your project—polyurethane, lacquer, shellac, and more—and show you how to get picture-perfect, …