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Oneida Dust Deputy Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker
Tired of costly shop vac filters and reduced suction power? I tested the Oneida Dust Deputy—here's why you need one in your shop.
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Choosing Among Composite Decking Brands
Trex invented composite decking, but these days, the company has plenty of competition. Here's how four leading brands stack up...
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Grizzly Recalls More Than 21,000 Wood Lathes
Three models sold for almost two decades pose a risk of injury to users. Here's what to know.
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The 9 Best Dust Collector Machines for Woodworking, Tested and Reviewed
Dust collection is an important part of a clean and safe shop. We tested and reviewed the best dust collector...
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We Tried the Hedgehog Featherboard for Straight (and Safe) Cuts on the Table Saw
Get the precision and control you need to saw through your next woodworking project with ease!
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Woodturning Basics: Tips for Beginners
Here are 10 tips for beginners who want to get off on the right foot with woodturning.
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These 10 Best Cordless Brad Nailers Are Worthy Additions to Your Shop in 2024
Have cordless brad nailers finally improved enough to replace our trusty pneumatic tools? We put the top models to the...
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Drywall Screws vs. Wood Screws: How To Choose the Right One
Drywall and wood screws are designed for different purposes. You can sometimes ask one to do the job of the...
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The 5 Best Biscuit Joiners, Tested and Reviewed by a Professional Woodworker
Ready to "take the plunge" and buy a biscuit joiner? We put five leading brands to the test to find...
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Keter Folding Work Table Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker
Looking for an extra set of hands for your next DIY project? The Keter Folding Work Table might be just...
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The 4 Best Saw Horses for Woodworking and DIY Projects
The best saw horse is an indispensable part of the workshop, a quality one provides a stable workstation.
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7 Types of Wood Preservatives
Defend your projects against water, fungi and insects with wood preservatives and protectors.
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How to Build a Storage Coffee Table
With a bit of undertable storage for books and magazines, this timeless modern coffee table is sure to last for...
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How to Make Simple Mortise and Tenon Joints
A guide to mortise and tenon joinery, a core technique
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How To Sharpen and Tune Up a Hand Plane
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What To Know About Choosing and Using a Hand Planer
The hand planer, also called a hand plane, is a useful tool every woodworker should own. Here you'll learn how...
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Easy Woodcarving Project: How To Carve a Wooden Duck
If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...
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What Are Woodworking Rasps and Files?
Rasps and files allow you to shape and smooth your woodworking projects. Here's an introduction to these useful tools.
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Simple Guide To Sharpening Lathe Tools
Just as important as learning how to use lathe tools is learning how to sharpen them. Here you'll discover the...
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9 Lathe Accessories Beginners Should Know
Thinking of trying woodturning? Lathes are the tool to make it happen, and that means finding the right lathe accessories....
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Homeowner’s Guide To Choosing and Using Staples
Staples aren't just for paper. They have many uses around the house and in the shop, and they come in...
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Everything You Need To Know About Woodcarving Tools
For novice woodcarvers, investing in the right woodcarving tools makes those first projects more enjoyable. Here are seven tools to...
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Everything You Need To Know About Lathes
Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!
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Best Hand Planers of 2024
Hand planes are considered obsolete by some. I disagree. Every woodshop should have these...
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8 Easy Woodturning Project Ideas
These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.
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Everything You Need to Know About Woodworking Tools
Depending on the type of woodworking you want to do, you may get by with a few well-chosen hand tools,...
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8 Best Whittling Knives for Woodworking Projects
We're here to help you choose the best whittling knife for your budget, project needs and experience level.
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7 Basic Woodturning Tools To Start With
These tools will ease you into woodturning and make it easier to create bowls, candlesticks, handles, pens and pepper mills.
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Best Types of Clamps for Secure Woodworking Projects
When it comes to woodworking, you can never have too many clamps! The best woodworking clamps provide the strongest holds...
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Woodworking for Beginners: Everything First-Timers Need To Know
Woodworking can be a relaxing and fulfilling activity that turns into a lifelong hobby for many people. Here's what you...