Jeff Miller

How to flatten your benchtop with a handplane

State-of-the-art vises take it to another level

Four custom bases unlock the tool's versatility

Three basic techniques are the bridge to more beautiful furniture

For most people, the answer is three

Masks and respirators are the best defense against the most harmful dust

For routing and handwork, this minibench raises the action to a comfortable height

Company releases two precision router planes, the No. 71 and the smaller No. 271

Follow your imagination but don't lose sight of safety

Noden adjustable bench raises and lowers worksurface to help you work comfortably at any level

Two flutes or one, spiral or straight, bearing guided? Discover the best bits for any routing task.

How to support loads of any size and weight for years to come

Slides do the hard work, but construction is different, too

Make a dent look like a natural blemish

Three tips to fine-tuning the fit of a mortise-and-tenon joint

Fix small cracks with a spot of glue

Use a plane rather than sandpaper to prepare the final surface

A simple set of grooves keeps children entertained

A household iron and patience returns dented wood back to new

See how to use Jeff Miller's unique minibench for routing and handwork. The elevated bench raises the action to a comfortable height.

A sturdy jig, used with a plunge router and edge guide, ensures well-cut mortises

Different styles share basic construction details

A plunge router, a tablesaw, and a couple of jigs make the process almost foolproof

Lighting and magnification bring work into bright, sharp focus

Set a plane for thin shavings, and take sweeping strokes

How to fix dings, cracks, splits and more without starting over

Using contemporary construction techniques, this bed still captures the essential Shaker style

Cut perfect pins on a simple tablesaw jig; finish up with a bandsaw

Tough, fast-drying resins can replace traditional wood accents