Techniques

That bumpy ceiling above your head might be sitting on a ticking clock — both for your home’s value and, if you’re unlucky, your health....

Proper lumber storage prevents warping, checking, and moisture problems before projects begin. A few simple practices protect your wood investment and ensure materials remain workable....

Hide glue connects us to centuries of furniture making tradition while offering practical advantages modern adhesives cannot match. Understanding this versatile material expands your options...

Mastering hand-cut joinery separates competent woodworkers from true craftspeople. While machines can approximate these connections, the precision and satisfaction of perfectly fitted hand-cut joints remains...

A clean shop is a safe shop. Sawdust buildup creates fire hazards, ruins finishes, and clogs machinery. Here’s how to manage dust effectively without constant...

Woodworking craftsmanship has gotten complicated with all the modern tools and traditional techniques flying around. As someone with extensive woodworking experience, I learned everything there...

Woodworking craftsmanship has gotten complicated with all the modern tools and traditional techniques flying around. As someone with extensive woodworking experience, I learned everything there...

Woodworking craftsmanship has gotten complicated with all the modern tools and traditional techniques flying around. As someone with extensive woodworking experience, I learned everything there...

Understanding Window Putty Window putty is a material with a long history in construction. Its primary use has always been securing glass panes within window...

Woodworking craftsmanship has gotten complicated with all the modern tools and traditional techniques flying around. As someone with extensive woodworking experience, I learned everything there...