How good are you at eye-balling the middle of a plank of wood? How well can you create a right angle without the use of a draft ruler? The lopsidedness of your projects and home …
Written by: Jen
With (American) Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s safe to say that the holidays are on the verge of kicking off. That means an increase in family dinners, potlucks, and parties. Around my neck of the …
Written by: Jen
We told you all about Rockler’s Bench Cookie Work Grippers back in December – and we weren’t the only ones who loved the product. Wood Magazine (which, in case you didn’t know, is not an …
Written by: Jen
Every once in awhile, something comes to my attention that doesn’t benefit me directly. So, every once in awhile I feel it’s worthwhile to give a bit of a shout-out to people doing good things. …
Written by: Ty
To the relief of many a parent, it’s back to school time. It’s not that these people dislike having their children around them 24/7, per se, but we can imagine it must be annoying the …
Written by: Jen
Apparently going on vacation these days doesn’t necessarily mean lying around a pool soaking up rays with an active goal of being completely intoxicated by 9AM. This “new breed” type of vacationers want to use …
Written by: Ty
Do you check Rockler’s website two, three times a day? Is there an identifiable trail of sawdust going from the garage to the bathroom, to the fridge and back to the garage? Do you dream …
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This article has it all! Biscuits, Joints, and a Pictorial. Almost everything one needs for a satisfying evening, almost. The hardcore woodworkers may whine and squeal that doweling a joint is better, faster, stronger, cheaper, …
Written by: Ty
Resources, Videos, Woodworking
As much as someone who makes her living writing hates to admit it, sometimes a video is much more helpful than a manual. While manuals are certainly useful and should be consulted with for the …
Written by: Jen
Ok–this article is pretty much the equivalent of what monkeys do when they are bored. They grab…er…”material” and throw it around. Writers sometimes use this technique when trying out new ideas or just plain don’t …
Written by: Ty