Getting Started (11)
Woodworking is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling activities around. Don't know where or how to get started? Discover the basics on how to set up your work area, what tools you'll need to get started, how to work safely with your tools and more.

Safety First (16)
Woodworking can be a dangerous hobby, particularly when using power tools. However, by following some basic, common sense rules, you can protect yourself from injuries when using any woodworking tools.

Tools & Equipment (37)
Every good woodworker knows that he is only as good as his tools. As a result, he uses his tools properly and takes care to insure that they are properly tuned and ready for the next use. Learn the woodworking tools needed to successfully complete any task in the wood shop.

Types of Wood (16)
Part of the fun of working with wood is the overwhelming number species available. Each type of wood has it's own characteristics for cutting, shaping, joining and finishing. Additionally, the method that stock is milled from the tree will affect it's characteristics. Learn the types of wood and how to work with each.

Joinery (19)
Joinery is simply the connecting of two pieces of wood. However, in many cases, how a joint looks is at least as important as how strong it is. Joinery encompasses everything from intricate half-blind dovetails to connections that are simply nailed, glued or screwed. Here, we'll discuss a number of joinery options to consider when working on your projects.

Wood Turning (6)
Wood Turning on a lathe is a little bit different than working with all other machines in the workshop. Wood turning is truly an art that requires a great deal of practice. However, once the basics are mastered, few aspects of woodworking are as addictive. Learn the basics as well as tips and tricks to make wood turning easier and more enjoyable.

Dealing with Problems (20)
As in any endeavor, woodworking has it's own unique set of possible problems that the craftsman may encounter when working on a project. Whether dealing with knots in the stock, cracking, excessive shrinking and expansion or blemishes, there are steps that can be taken to avoid problems before they occur or address them after they are discovered.

Finishing (17)
A woodworker's job isn't finished when the woodworking is done. To complete a quality piece, the woodworker must apply a quality finish. There are many types of finishes, and many ways to apply them. Learn the techniques necessary to create a quality finish.

Shop Design & Layout (6)
Working in a well designed shop makes woodworking much more pleasurable. While the space available to each woodworker is unique, there are ways to take advantage of that space and make the workshop as efficient as possible. Learn tips for improving your work space.

Woodworking Plans (28)
In this section we provide free woodworking plans for home furnishings, cabinets, shop equipment and accessories, jigs, outdoor and patio furniture, toys and more. Detailed plans include dimensioned drawings to make building the project easier.

Woodworking Suppliers (9)
Shopping for woodworking tools, hardware, wood stock and much more. Find great woodworking suppliers for all of your wood working needs.

Resources (52)
When looking to advance your woodworking knowledge and skill level, there are a number of ways to go about it, from buying a better tool to learning a new skill. In this section, we have resources to help you find ways to advance your skill level and ability as a craftsman.

Glossary (107)
An extensive glossary of woodworking terminology encompassing woodworking tools, types of wood and terms used in our free woodworking plans.