Basic Wood Joints – Which Joint Would You Prefer?
Which wood joint would you prefer? Would it be the lowly butt joint, the subject of jokes that will never seem to end? Or maybe it would better suit your fancy cozying up to a …
Written by: Brad
Woodworking
Thrifty Routing – Craftsman 1.75 hp Plunge Base Router Review
Back in the day, Craftsman hand and power tools were considered to be among the elite in choices for machining and woodworking professionals. And today Craftsman hand tools still have an edge over many others, …
Written by: Brad
Free SKIL Build Plan – Wall Mirror Frame
It’s the season for resolutions – and I have one that is hardly unique; I need to lose some weight. I’ve let myself slide into pretty poor shape (namely, round) thanks to my good friend, …
Written by: Jen
Bosch 12 Inch Axial Glide Miter Saw Review
Back in June of 2010, we brought you a sneak peak of the Bosch GCM12SD 12 Inch Axial Glide Miter Saw. That was shortly after the saw was unveiled to a group of media folks …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Safety, Woodworking
Safety and Maintenance Tips For Your Shop or Garage
The first really important rule to follow when it comes to safety and maintenance in your shop is to take your work as seriously as if it’s your job. Meaning, follow all the safety rules …
Written by: Brad
Picture Framing Do’s & Don’ts – And Props From a Pro to the DIYer
Let me start by saying I am a professional, custom picture framer with over 15 years experience. I’ve owned my own framing business for over a dozen years. Some of my favorite and most respected …
Written by: Liz
Porter Cable QuickJig 560 Pocket Hole Joinery System Review
Kreg Tool Company has had a killer grip on the pocket hole joinery market for years now. Although we think Kreg makes great products, we’re always happy to see competitors step into a market previously …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Mitered Waterfall Grain Matching – Wow Your Neighbors
So, you think you’re cool enough for Mitered Waterfall Grain Matching? Yeah? Then listen up: Start with the proper materials. Veneer core sheet goods suck for this kind of work. The layers of glued veneer …
Written by: Brad
ShopSmith Mark V Review
Ladies and gentlemen: I almost don’t have the words to describe the beauty of this piece of machinery. Ahhh…the Shopsmith Mark V! It will make you sweat just to behold it. If you are a …
Written by: Liz
Luminaria Project – It’s Christmas Time Charlie Brown
So, just in time for you to stop thinking about Christmas, here is a pretty cool Luminaria project from Woodworker’s Journal. If you have any artsy-fartsy friends like I do, you’ve probably seen these. Or, …
Written by: Leroy