Materials

by Hank Gilpin

What makes a wood right for building outdoor furniture? Its ability to resist decay. No wood will survive forever outdoors, but if you use the right wood, stick ...

by Craig Thibodeau

by Jeff Jewitt

You may own tools that will last your lifetime, but the same can't be said of the finishes in your cabinet. When you purchase a finish, the clock starts ticking. ...

by Doug Stowe

These practically invisible hinges work well for cabinet doors because they are long-lasting and don't detract from the beauty of the wood. But for them to work ...

by Jeff Jewitt

with Fine Woodworking editors

Learn about the differences among a variety of woodworking glues and how to match the right glue with the right project

by Teri Masaschi

Learn how today’s sandpaper is made, and why different types of abrasives work best on different surfaces. Then take a tour of a sandpaper factory. We may never ...

by Steve Latta

It's been around since ancient Egypt, and for most of that time, working with hide glue meant mixing it yourself and heating it all day to keep it liquified. But ...

with Thomas McKenna

Learn how to cut your own plywood edging for perfect grain and color matches.

by Thomas McKenna

We put 20 commonly available rust preventers to the test to see which ones work best at protecting your expensive woodworking tools from rust. Are waxes and natural ...

by Sean Clarke

A crisp, classic white finish for bookcases, built-ins, and kitchen cabinets is usually sprayed on to achieve the very even application it needs. But if you aren't ...

by Tony O'Malley(1)

It's important to balance looks, strength, and cost when choosing sheet goods for a project. Buying the best-looking plywood for every piece of a project can be ...

by Thomas McKenna

by Matt Kenney

with Thomas McKenna

Learn how to turn new home center hinges into century old antiques