Power Tools
Domino vs Biscuit Jointer and When To Use Each One
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.
The Best Cordless Table Saws For Woodworking
With massive battery packs the cordless table saw is now a reality. However, only a few top brands make these compact saws and the features are similar to a portable table saw. Learn which saw is best for your portable sawing needs.
Track Saw Guide: Choosing The Right Cordless Or Corded Model
Track saws have quickly become a staple in most woodworking shops. By pairing table-saw accuracy with portability and plunge action this saw allows for maximum portability and safety. Learn what’s best for your shop in this hands-on guide.
Hand Tools
The Best Wood Scribe Tools For Woodworking
From outlining cabinet filler strips to marking edges the best wood scribes make woodworking easier and more accurate. In this article learn what scribes are best for your shop.
The Best Laminate Rollers For Counters
A high-quality laminate roller will simplify building counters, veneering wood, and installing flooring. And ensure a higher quality result as bubbles and adhesion issues will be minimized. When I started building cabinets, we made 90% of our counters from laminate. This meant a reasonable amount of time preparing the counters, sanding, and ensuring the surface was clean and ready to go. And the final step, of course, was carefully setting the laminate and then using a J roller over the
The Best Japanese Saws For Woodworking
One of the least known saws in woodworking is the Japanese saw. Because of this saws unique design it is often overlooked as a gadget and not the precision handsaw alternative that it is. But, its far from an oddity you’ll put in the tool chest and forget. In this article learn about the different types of Japanese saws and what’s best for your woodworking projects.
Cordless Tools
Hands on Guide to the Best Cabinet Jacks for Installing Cabinets
The best cabinet jacks will make a cabinet installation faster, reduce the chance of injury and, most importantly, improve the finish quality of the installation. You can learn more in this guide.
The Best Drawer Slides With Soft Close and Full Extension
The best drawer slides combine features like full extension and soft closing with durability for decades of use. Learn what brands and mounts are best for your project.
Exterior Barn Doors, Hardware And How to Build One
Building an external barn door is a great DIY project. Since your construction doesn’t need to be picture perfect this style of door can be built and used on just about any outdoor structure. In this guide learn basic construction techniques and hardware to use outdoors.
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Eric has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has worked in small cabinet shops making everything from kitchen cabinets to hand-made furniture. Now working from a home woodworking shop Eric is sharing his passion for woodworking, tool advice and how-to knowledge from his Minnesota-based woodshop.