Chris' Woodworking Blog

When most woodworkers begin purchasing woodworking machinery for their shop, the table saw is tyypically the first purchase. Other tools such as a band saw, miter saw or drill ... Read More

Your choice of saw blade for on any particular cut on a woodworking project will determine how clean the cuts will be, which in turn will determine how much sanding ... Read More

Yes, you read that headline right. A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Joe Harmon, a grad student in the Industrial Design program at North Carolina State University. Joe ... Read More

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Jet Power Tools is having a sweepstakes! Jet will be giving away a power tool a month, and everyone who enters will be entered to win ... Read More

The Woodworking Shows' 2007-08 schedule is drawing to a close. However, there are still three shows on the West Coast of the US that you might want to check ... Read More

I was recently asked for some tips on how to remove rust from a cast iron table saw. Unfortunately, the person asking the question didn't mention the extent to ... Read More

OK, so it's not exactly a rallying cry like "Remember the Alamo!" However, if you have woodworking questions and you just can't find the answers, try the About Woodworking Forum. ... Read More

One of the big defining differences between traditional fine woodworking and "carpentry" is where the work is done. Typically, carpentry is done on-site, wherever the project will reside when ... Read More

A number of woodworking plans require square or rectangular-shaped pieces of stock of various lengths for parts such as table legs. No matter whether the piece is cut from ... Read More

If you've ever needed to drill a hole in the end of a dowel, you know what a pain it can be. Either you can't get the drill centered ... Read More

With Spring on the way, many people's thoughts turn to spending time outdoors, gardening or just sitting outside soaking up the sun with a good book. If you're looking ... Read More

Fine woodworking isn't all furniture, cabinetry or such large-scale projects. Sometimes, it can be a lot of fun to make a complete departure from such projects and build something ... Read More

Putting wood filler putty into small holes where finish nails have been countersunk can be a pain - not the application of the putty, but the cleanup thereafter. The ... Read More

Particle board is a manufactured wood product that is utilized in most of the commercially-produced furniture available today. Particle board is inexpensive, stable and because it is manufactured from scraps ... Read More

When building a woodworking project, there are times where a piece can be a bit complicated to try and cut free-hand. In these cases, often the easiest (and safest) ... Read More