Woodworking Skills
Project Design
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PROJECT: Tool Chest
Follow through on your 2020 resolution to get the shop better organized: this two-drawer tool chest with interlocking drawer inserts and trays can help.
Milling
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Portable Sawmills: Lumber from Local Trees
Tired of paying high prices for lumber at the lumberyard? A portable sawmill could be your ticket to getting quality wood for your next project at a more affordable price.
Cutting
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Cutting Different Materials with Your Scroll Saw
Challenge your creativity while expanding your skills.
Drilling
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Drilling Holes: Five Fast Facts
Drilling holes is a task that every woodworker must do. But boring a hole and getting a good result can be two entirely different things.
Shaping
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VIDEO: How to Set Up and Use a Hand Plane
Learn how to set up and and use a hand plane from master woodworker, Ian Kirby. This is a free preview episode from The Way to Woodwork: Essential Starters series.
Clamping
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Veneering with a Vacuum Pump
A vacuum pump and veneer bag is a fully portable system that can be used anywhere. Here, learn some simple veneering techniques.
Finishing
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How to Use Glue with Pre-Finished Parts
Coloring wood with dye rather than a typical pigment stain can be a great choice in certain finishing situations.
Installing Hardware
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How to Install and Adjust Euro-Style Cabinet Hinges
Hanging and adjusting cabinet doors is a breeze with Euro-style hinges.
Gluing
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VIDEO: Choose the Best Glue for Your Woodworking Project
Which glue would be best for a particular application? Here are some popular options.
