Carpentry Tools

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

1. 
   How to Use a Wood Chisel

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   A sharp wood chisel can cut mortises, shave rough surfaces, chop out corners and scrape off glue. We'll demonstrate these techniques and show you how to sharpen your chisel. The wood chisel is an indispensable member of your tool set. We'll show you how to get the most out of it.
2. 
   Circular Saw Tips and Tricks

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   Circular saws are great for cutting plywood and 2x's, but you can also cut everything from logs to concrete to steel beams with the right blade or the right type of saw.
3. 
   Retrofit a Miter Saw With a Laser

   Project

   Install an accurate laser cutting guide on your miter saw in five minutes. It’s a cool add-on.
4. 
   Tool Tips: The Editor's Favorites

   Project

   The Editor-in-Chief of The Family Handyman shares tips from the many pros he's worked with and from his own years of woodworking and home improvement.
5. 
   Our Favorite Woodworkers Tools

   Project

   Three professional woodworkers talk about their favorite woodworking tools —a grinder, a sharpener, calipers and a hand plane.
6. 
   Benefits of a Track Saw

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   Track saws make long, precise cuts faster and better than table saws and circular saws . They are light and portable, don't need clamps and set up quickly and accurately.
7. 
   Circular Saw Tips

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   Circular saws are the go-to tool for crosscutting and ripping lumber and plywood. But a circular saw's strengths don't stop there. You can cut nearly anything with a circular saw provided you use the right blade. Here are some of our favorite techniques for cutting wood more efficiently and cutting ...