Posts by Damien Madeira

When choosing which wood to make a workbench from, durability and long-term strength should be your priority. If you live in an area where oak is cheap, you may consider using it to make a workbench....

A straight miter saw is pretty simple to understand and use. But bevel miter saws are considered better because they allow you to make bevel cuts. But there are two types of bevel miter saws, and...

If you plan to build a frame, get started on a cabinetry project, or simply build a box, you will need miters. And a miter saw will therefore end up on your shopping list. Do not be surprised if it...

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...