Updated Articles and Resources
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How to Build Kitchen Cabinets Video
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Building kitchen cabinets requires advanced woodworking knowledge and a lot of attention to detail. Flex your carpentry muscle and create the perfect addition to everyone's favorite room in the hou... -
How to Build Utility Cabinets Video
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Build a utility cabinet to save space, create storage or to practice your woodworking habits. With simple tools and a little patience, you can accomplish this simple carpentry project with ease. -
How to Use a Panel Saw for Cutting Plywood
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
A panel saw system can cut plywood as accurately as a table saw, without having to muscle the plywood through the table saw. Learn tips for using a panel saw for cutting sheet goods. -
How to Use a Straight Edge for Woodworking
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
A straight edge is essential for marking accurate lines on a woodworking project, but a good straight edge can be used for more. Learn how to get the most out of your straight edge. -
Boeshield Rust Free Rust & Stain Remover
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Monday, November 03, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Boeshield's Rust-Free Rust and Stain Remover claims to remove rust and stains from cast iron and steel surfaces. Does it really work? In this woodworking product review, we test the Boeshield Rus... -
Dremel 3000 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Review
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Sunday, October 09, 2011
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
In this woodworking tool review, learn about the Dremel 3000 Variable Speed Rotary Tool, which is another in their long line of versatile and unique rotary tools. This Dremel 2000 Rotary Tool is a ... -
How to Remove Table Saw Rust
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Many woodworkers live in climates with high humidity, and cast-iron table saws don't mix well with humidity. In these locales, the saw's table will rust easily. How should one go about removing the... -
Boeshield T-9 Rust and Corrosion Protection
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Boeshield T-9 Rust and Corrosion Protection is perfect for preventing rust and lubricating saw tables. Boeshield T-9 contains no silicone or teflon, so it will protect and lubricate your table saw,... -
What Size Screws Do You Need For Your Project?
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
When designing a woodworking project, how do you determine what size and length screws should be used to join pieces of wood? A lot depends on how the parts will be affixed. In other words, screw... -
Spring Clamps for Woodworking
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
A woodworker can never have enough clamps. It doesn't matter whether they're bar clamps, pipe clamps, quick clamps or spring clamps, at one point or another, you'll likely wish you had more clamps... -
Dremel Ratchet Clamps
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Known for their rotary cutting tool for years, Dremel also makes a line of small woodworking clamps. In this woodworking tool review, learn about the model 2515 (30mm max jaw opening) and the model... -
Circle Cutting Jig for Band Saws - Free Woodworking Plans
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Sunday, July 22, 2007
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Many woodworking plans call for cutting stock into circular shapes. Woodworking projects like round table tops, archways and many other circular forms need consistent, precise rounded cuts that can... -
Bessey U-Style Bar Clamp Review
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Monday, October 13, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Bessey has known for manufacturing woodworking clamps for years, and their new U-Style LMU Light-Duty Bar Clamps live up to their reputation for quality. While there are some nice features in this... -
How to Use a Block Plane
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The block plane is among the most versatile hand woodworking tools, because it can be used to shape and clean up so many parts of woodworking projects. Whether you are using your block plane to sh... -
Handy Fraction/Decimal/Metric Conversion Chart
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Friday, August 15, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
In general, woodworkers are not particularly fond of having to calculate math. To make some of the math easier, I've posted a handy fraction to decimal to metric conversion chart. This chart shows ... -
The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
David Betts' book, the Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers is billed as a design, detail and construction guide. The book contains a plethora of pictures and drawings, but is short in in... -
How to Build a Bathroom Vanity Cabinet
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Sunday, April 15, 2007
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
In this set of free cabinet plans, we take you step-by-step through building a bathroom sink cabinet, complete with a deep drawer and storage compartment under the sink. These free woodworking plan... -
Make Cove Raised Panel Cabinet Doors with Your Table Saw
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Monday, January 26, 2009
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Adding new kitchen cabinet doors is probably the quickest and most dramatic way to update the look of your kitchen. And if you have a table saw, you can create beautiful cove raised panel cabinet d... -
Slab-Style Cabinet Door Plans
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The slab-style cabinet door is the most basic style of cabinet door. It can be made from plywood or melamine with the edges banded, or it can be made from solid wood. In this set of free woodworkin... -
Tips for Woodworking with Maple
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Along with cherry, walnut and oak, maple is one of the most popular hardwoods for woodworking. It's tough and looks great when finished properly. Woodworking with maple can also be somewhat trying,... -
Duo-Fast FloorMaster 250BN Finish Nailer Review
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Duo-Fast FloorMaster 250BN Finish Nailer is a hardwood flooring finish nailer with a special feature: detachable 45-degree no-mar tips for precision blind nailing into hardwood flooring. This 1... -
Paslode 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer Review
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Paslode T250A-F16 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer is an interesting entry into the pneumatic finish nailer market. This lightweight but durable finish nailer uses 16-gauge angled finish nails (ra... -
Planter Box Plans - Free Woodworking Plans
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Monday, June 25, 2007
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
In these free planter box plans, follow along step-by-step to learn how to build a planter box that is large enough to hold a number of relatively large plants. The planter box plans are relatively... -
Paslode Cordless 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer Review
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Wednesday, December 07, 2011
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Paslode Cordless 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer is a lightweight, portable, cordless finish nailer that frees you from the need for an air hose and air compressor. This Paslode Cordless Finish N... -
Bosch BNS200-18 Brad Nailer Review
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Bosch BNS200-18 Brad Nailer is a well-balanced 18-gauge finish nailer that is loaded with features such as sequential and bump firing modes, an adjustable exhaust deflector and a nail indicator... -
Review of the Grip Rite 18 Ga. Brad Nailer
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Monday, April 28, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
This image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Reviews of Woodworking Tools. Click on any image to read the complete review of that particular tool, to help you make an informed buyi... -
Reviews of Woodworking Tools - Image Gallery
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Saturday, January 06, 2007
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
This image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Reviews of Woodworking Tools. Click on any image to read the complete review of that particular tool, to help you make an informed buyi... -
Grip-Rite 23-Gauge Headless Pinner Review
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Grip-Rite's 23-Gauge Headless Pinner is a pneumatic nailer that drives headless pins. This pneumatic pinner will accept pins from 1/2" to 1-3/16" in length, so you can tack parts in even the most d... -
Grip-Rite GRTBN200 Brad Nailer Review
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Thursday, November 01, 2007
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Grip-Rite GRTBN200 Brad Nailer is an 18 gauge pneumatic brad nailer that is well-balanced, lightweight & the nose is easy to clear in the event of a jam. -
Dremel 300 Series Rotary Tool Review
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Not all woodworking power tools are large machines chained to the wood shop. Some woodworking tools are extremely portable and versatile, in that they can be used for literally thousands of other u... -
Craftsman 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Sabre Saw
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Craftsman has introduced a 20-Volt Lithium-Ion powered cordless Sabre Saw. This model is one of the first cordless sabre or jig saws that has enough power to handle tasks that previously were rese... -
Modular Wine Rack - Beautiful and Expandable
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Updated:
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Store your bottles elegantly by building these free modular wine rack plans. The best part of this project is that the units are expandable. The more wine you have, the more racks you can add!