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Milling Lumber with a Chainsaw Mill

When it comes to milling lumber, chainsaw mills offer a low cost of entry, with some big capacities.

Maximize Your Dust Collection

Understanding what makes a dust collection system work and work well.

Bowl-Turning Accessories

These top-notch bowl-turning accessories will make your time at the lathe more enjoyable.

12v Drill Showdown

We take a look at six drills to see what sort of progress these tools have made in the past decade.

Build an A-frame Toolbox

This classic design is roomy and practical. It goes where you go.

Build a Low Sawhorse

This simple build is an underrated essential.

Build a Simple Workbench

This design is ready for all your future projects.

Understanding Cordless Tools

Demystifying volts, amp hours, and types of cordless tool motors.

Traditional Fumed Finish for White Oak

A simple approach to this classic finishing technique.

Limbert Style #239 Tabouret Side Table

This side table, designed by Charles Limbert in the early 1900's, features an octagon top, Arts and Crafts details, and traditional construction methods.

Technology in the Shop

Does adding a CNC to your shop make you less of a woodworker?

Watchmaker's Cabinet

Based on watchmaker and spool cabinets, this project is a great way to hone your hand tool skills.

Drum Style Box with Pewter Insert

A textured pewter inlay elevates this elegant box to something that you'll be proud to display.

Everything You Need To Get Started In Magnet Fishing

In addition to treasure hunting, magnet fishing has an environmental aspect-it helps to clean up our waterways.

A Dynamic Duo for Dressing Lumber

Tool Reviews

Black Locust

Hard, durable and controversial

Tool Storage Wall

A modular system built for an expanding tool collection

Flatware Caddy

A small container with big techniques

Bevel-edge Bench Chisels

Getting started with the workhorse of the chisel family

Home Care

Maintenance & Repair | Storage & Organization | Health

Best Pro Tips

Expert advice from the job site

The Best Cuts

Saw blade savvy to give you an edge

Workshop Workhorse

Master your circular saw with these tips

Form and Function

Garden collectibles bring a touch of useful whimsy to the great outdoors.

Stitched Together - For the Birds

This British crafter is inspired by the beauty of the natural world.

Floral Pot Protectors

Floral Pot

Shop-Made Outdoor Yard Games

Need a new yard game or two for your next get-together? Here’s three: Kubb, Ladder Golf, and Lawn Darts.

Patio Lounger

Try your hand at building a durable and stylish seat that’s fit for the great outdoors

Outdoor Finishing

A guide to three kinds of finish that shield wood from the weather.