Setting Up a Miter Saw
Most workshops have a miter saw. A miter saw is one of the go to tools for many operations. They can be used for cutting wood, pla...
Circular Saw Basics
Everyone should know their circular saw basics. Circular saws are incredibly handy shop tools. In many workshops, the circular is...
End-Grain through the Planer? Just Don’t!
If you're new to woodworking then you've probably never even considered the pros and cons of running end-grain through a planer. ...
Cutting a Log on a Band Saw
I recently created a project for my mother and father that involved turning a fallen tree branch (struck by lightning) into a Chee...
Why Your Jigsaw isn’t Cutting Straight
A jigsaw is one of the most fundamental tools of every workshop. Yes. I meant to use the word workshop, rather than wood shop. A...