How to build a case that will stay square and stable through the seasons
Ditch the clamps and add detail with this age-old technique
These fast, accurate drilling machines cut square holes easily
A veteran carver reveals his secret to success
Rout multiple shapes with just one jig
Pure lines meet powerful joinery in a handsome everyday table
Pound for pound, no hand tool in the shop packs in more value than the block plane. Its compact size makes it great for trimming parts flush, breaking edges, and…
Divide and conquer distances with speed and precision
Q: I want to make a box out of wood from a tree that fell recently. I had it milled into boards, but the sawyer told me that it would…
Q: In "Shaker Side Table" in FWW #239, Christian Becksvoort used a “gate jig” to size elements on the pedestal. Is it better than using a parting tool and a…
Q: I’m building Adrian Ferrazzutti's coopered table from "Star Burst Coffee Table," FWW #225. For the bent-laminated staves, I’m using three layers of ash, with a walnut outer layer, all…
Learn how to predict dimensional changes in your furniture parts
See how Greg Brown built the organic base to his tilt-top table
Greg Brown's live-edged table with an organic base
