Getting started in woodworking requires significant investment in tools. But since many tools have overlapping uses, getting the ones that have the largest set of possible applications is ideal for...

If you are a woodworker looking to incorporate some metal into your projects, you might hesitate because you don't want to buy new tools. And if you look around in your own shop, you might single out...

Hand planers are "handy" tools that encompass a wide range of functions. Novice woodworkers might lump them all into the same category and get the general bench plane for their shop. But to have a...

Wood is an exquisite material with a formidable range - it is used in building, making furniture, and setting up picket fences and decorations; the list is virtually endless. However, no matter the...

Nothing is more frustrating than spending time and money on a woodworking project, only to have it ruined by warped wood. It can be incredibly disheartening if you're unsure how to fix it. Luckily,...

Using a wood stain is one of the quickest and easiest ways to highlight or improve a piece’s aesthetic appeal. However, finding the right type of wood stain for a project can prove to be a daunting...