From pre-drilling before cabinet assembly to installing holes once the finish has dried a shelf pin jig is a must. In this guide learn about the different grades of these jigs and what is best for your projects and budget.
While biscuit joiners have been around for decades it is only recently that the Festool DOMINO has become “the” tool to own for loose tenon joinery. In this article learn the differences between a domino joiner vs biscuit joiner and what’s best for your projects.
From making curved cuts to re-sawing large boards a band saw is a must have woodworking tool. Learn what the differences in capability are and what the best floor or bench top models are for your shop and budget.
Parallel clamps stand out among all woodworking clamps with their quality and precision. But not all clamps are made the same. Learn what the best parallel clamps are and what best fits your budget in this guide.
Without the right accessories a track saw won’t perform up to its full capability. In this guide learn what additions turn a track saw into a top performing addition to your woodworking tool collection.
A tape measure isn’t useful between two solid surfaces. Which is why professionals turn to a stair tread jig to both measure and properly identify the angles of a tread before cutting. Learn what the best stair tread jigs are in this guide.
A router table without a router lift is like a table saw without a blade height adjustment. Sure, you can use the routers height adjustment. But it is slow, inaccurate and can be dangerous. In this guide learn what the best router lifts are for your workshop and the features that matter.
Installing drawers is a frustrating job for even a professional. Because drawers must be perfectly aligned in four directions a quality drawer slide jig is a must for proper alignment. In this guide learn what jigs are best and how to use them.
A high quality laminate roller will make building counters, veneering wood and installing flooring a much easier job. And ensure a higher quality result as bubbles and adhesion issues will be minimized. When I first started building cabinets we made 90% of our counters from laminate. Which meant a good amount of time preparing the counters, sanding and making sure the surface was clean and ready to go. And the final step, of course, was carefully setting the laminate and
Removing nails from wood without damage to the wood is a trick that takes carpenters and other professionals years to master. And the right tools. While some nail removing tasks require limiting damage to the wood, other extractions in rough lumber are simply about quickly and efficiently removing the nail. In this guide learn about nail removing tools that: Disassemble pallets in no time Pull large nails from softwoods Extract small nails And, lastly, help remove the wood to let