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Become a better woodworker with these projects, tips and ideas for building furniture, cabinets and other woodworking projects.

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    These 20 Old Tools Are Worth Big Bucks

    You won't believe what the most expensive old tools in the world sold for at auction.

    Easy Woodworking Projects for Beginners

    Want to build something new? Check out these attractive, useful projects you can build! The best part is that they...


    How to Build a DIY Wood Workbench: Super Simple $50 Bench

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    40 Outdoor Woodworking Projects for Beginners

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    How to Refinish Furniture

    Learn how to refinish furniture faster and easier by avoiding stripping. A seasoned pro tells you how to clean, repair...

    7 Amazing Woodworking Projects You Can Make for Your Pet

    Make your pet happy with these incredible projects ranging from a dog house to a dog bowl.


    Easy Woodcarving Project: How To Carve a Wooden Duck

    If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...

    How to Make a DIY Napkin Holder

    Make your own napkin holder out of leftover wood.


    Everything You Need to Know About Dovetail Joints

    Dovetail joints are beautiful, distinctive and strong. Here's a primer on how they work and how to incorporate them into...



    9 Types of Clamps and What They’re Used For

    You need clamps to hold something temporarily or permanently in place. Here are some of the most useful kinds of...

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    Fix Stuck Wooden Drawer Slides with These Easy Hacks

    Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.


    Woodturning Basics: Tips for Beginners

    Here are 10 tips for beginners who want to get off on the right foot with woodturning.


    The 7 Best Safety Glasses of 2022

    Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.


    The Basics of Woodturning

    Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty in a chunk of wood.


    The Basics of Wood Carving: What You Need To Know

    A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of...

    7 Basic Wood Inlay Patterns To Know About

    Wood inlays don't need complexity to be beautiful. Here are some great inlay patterns perfect for beginners.


    How to Bend Wood with Steam

    A new woodworking skill, right around the bend!


    Everything You Need To Know About Woodcarving Tools

    For novice woodcarvers, investing in the right woodcarving tools makes those first projects more enjoyable. Here are seven tools to...


    How to Build a Sliding Door Tambour Cabinet

    Here's how to make a simple, elegant cabinet with an easy sliding door.


    Everything You Need To Know About Lathes

    Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!


    Best Hand Planers of 2022

    Hand planes are considered obsolete by some. I disagree. Every woodshop should have these...


    How to Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon

    Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!


    Beginner’s Guide To Wood Inlay

    Wood inlays are beautiful details that can give any project an extra level of elegance and sophistication.


    8 Woodcarving Ideas for Beginners

    Interesting in trying wood carving for the first time? Check out these easy ideas and start your carving journey off...

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    The Basics of Dado Joints

    Dado joints are easy to make joint and useful for bookshelves, drawer dividers and other woodworking projects.


    Wood Jointers: What You Need To Know

    If you want to laminate boards to make a tabletop, you'll need a wood jointer. It's also handy for flattening...


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    What Are Mortise-and-Tenon Joints Used For?

    Add the ancient art of making strong, versatile mortise-and-tenon joinery to your woodworking skills.


    8 Easy Woodturning Project Ideas

    These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.


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    Everything You Need To Know About Box Joints

    Whether you're making a jewelry box, desk drawer or toy chest, the classic box joint creates sturdy and strong corners.


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    Everything You Need to Know About Woodworking Tools

    Depending on the type of woodworking you want to do, you may get by with a few well-chosen hand tools,...