Why Wood Moves Wood absorbs and releases moisture. Expansion and contraction follow humidity. Movement occurs across grain primarily. Along-grain movement minimal. Planning for Movement Allow...

Vise Types Face vises attach to bench front. Tail vises work with bench dogs. Twin-screw vises clamp wide panels. Quick-release speeds operation. Size Considerations Larger...

Health Priority Wood dust causes respiratory problems. Fine dust poses greatest risk. Protection essential for all woodworkers. System investment protects your health. Source Collection Capture...

Joint Strength Mortise and tenon creates incredibly strong joints. Mechanical lock plus glue surface. Standard for frame construction. Stands test of centuries. Sizing Principles Tenon...

Blade Guard Importance Guards prevent contact with spinning blade. Splitters prevent kickback. Anti-kickback pawls add protection. Never remove guards without reason. Push Stick Use Keep...

Danish oil is the laziest finish that still looks good. Wipe it on, wipe it off, done. Been using it for years on everything from...

Owned a 14″ bandsaw for six years. Bought maybe 20 different blades before figuring out what actually works for what. Width Matters Wide blades (1/2″...

Pocket holes get a bad rap from “real woodworkers.” Whatever. They’re fast, strong enough for most projects, and hidden from the outside. I use them...

Spent two years frustrated with hand planes before someone showed me I was sharpening wrong. Night and day difference once I fixed it. Why Sharp...