Skills And Techniques

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by Christian BecksvoortDrill out the waste, then use a unique chiseling technique to handle the restSee more on Mortise and Tenon Joints

An Easy Way to Check Tablesaw Alignment Membership Required

with John WhiteJohn White shows how you can ensure that your tablesaw blade is parallel to the rip fenceSee more on Power Tool Skills

How to Pop the Curl in Cherrywith Mark SchofieldA fail-safe finishing method, when you want some blotchiness to accentuate the grainSee more on Applying a Finish

How the Scary Sharp Sharpening Method Works Membership Required

with Bob Van DykeA lesson in an effective, inexpensive way to put an edge on chisels and plane irons, in part one of this 8-part series answering your questions about sharpening.See more on Sharpening Accessories

Fundamentals

Get Safer, Cleaner Cuts on Your Tablesawby Tom BegnalTake a look at this step-by-step tutorial on making a zero-clearance insert--a smart upgrade to any saw.See more on Power Tool Skills

How to Hone a Chiselwith Garrett HackLearn one method for creating a scary-sharp edge in part nine of our 10-question series on choosing and using chiselsSee more on Sharpening

Squaring Up Rough Lumber Membership Required

with Gary RogowskiLearn the four-square technique for milling lumberSee more on Milling Lumber

Preventing Glue Squeeze Outwith Bob Van DykeA proven and simple technique for keeping glue from marring your projectSee more on Adhesives