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The Difference Between a Jointer and Planer

Beginning woodworkers all ask this fundamental question: What is the difference between a jointer and a planer? The answer is simple, a lot! Is there such a thing as a... View Content

How to Construct a Bandsaw Box

Bandsaw boxes are easy to make, but you need to follow a few rules of the road. It’s very important that you use the right blade, and that you make... View Content

Table Saw Safety: Guards and Splitters

Table saw safety is critical for every woodworker. Bruce Kieffer's table saw safety article explores options for aftermarket and shop-made table saw guards and splitters. Be safe and saw often! View Content

Shop Accident Statistics and Woodworking Safety

Every year, hospitals see injuries caused by woodworking tools in the emergency room. This includes professionals and hobbyists, students and homeowners. The types of injuries vary, as there are more... View Content

Jointing on the Table Saw

There are plenty of times when you need your boards to have a smooth, straight edge. No jointer? No sweat. With the help of a simple shop-made jig you can... View Content

Pattern Cutting on a Table Saw

Pattern cutting on a table saw is an easy and fast way to produce lots of identical parts. I’ve used this technique to make parts for everything from bird houses... View Content

Master the Jointer: Learn How to Use a Jointer

Many woodworking projects require the ability to render a perfectly square edge on a board. There are many ways to perform this task, but nothing matches the performance, precision and... View Content

Workaround: My Planer Isn't Big Enough

I have been building furniture and cabinets for almost 30 years. For most of those years I've owned a 13-in. planer. Of course, there have been plenty of times when... View Content

Workaround: Table Saw Resawing

I rarely resaw, and when I do, it's usually to maximize the yield of the wood I have rather than to make veneer or book-matched boards. Changing my bandsaw blade... View Content

Miter Gauge Used as a Square

I have a tendency to misplace my squares, which often results in me reaching for a scrap of wood for an approximate angle. I've found what works far better though,... View Content

Log Cookies on Your Bandsaw

I recently received a request from a co-worker to supply 30 log slices - about 8" in diameter and 1-1/2" thick. Her plan was to use them as a base... View Content

Using a Keyhole Bit

If you're looking for a hardware-free way to hang picture frames or plaques on the wall, you need a keyhole router bit. Set up is simple, and results are great.When... View Content

In my experience, resawing on a bandsaw is one of those things that makes smoke come out of woodworkers' ears. It can, admittedly, be tough to get perfect, especially if... View Content

3 Ways to Rip Thin Strips

Ripping thin strips of wood on a table saw can be a hair-raising activity, and doing so without a sound approach can lead to, well, really bad things. The goal... View Content

Table Saw Fence Setup Jig Tip

Many times I need to rip some pieces, and may need to rip the same size pieces later, after moving the fence. I came up with the setup in the... View Content

Super Accurate Table Saw Fence Setting

Sometimes cumulative error can be your worst enemy, and other times it can be your best friend. You'll love it when you use it to set your table saw fence!... View Content