Matt Hagens 
Card scrapers are exactly what the name implies – cards you use to scrape wood. Why would you want to do that, though? What about a planer or a joiner? And what about sandpaper? Good questions, and we’ll try to …
Miter saws are commonly found in woodworking shops and are usually on the list of necessary power tools to outfit a new shop with from the start. Easy to use, quick to cut, they are essential if you will be …
At some point in your woodworking projects, you will want to use a dovetail joint. Perhaps in making bureau drawers, boxes, or cabinets, dovetail joints are necessary for strength and stability. Have you ever used a dovetail joint in one …
Of all the tools in your woodworking shop, the awl is among the simplest. That pun was intended, too. A simple tool with the simplest of purposes, an awl is a point-making tool similar to an ice pick that is …
Struggling with limited rip cuts on your table saw? Our guide helps you to easily expand your saw’s capabilities for those larger woodworking projects. QUICK ANSWER: To extend a table saw fence, add a side table, adjust the fence rails, …
Cyclones by any other name…in the Atlantic and Pacific northeast, they are called hurricanes; in the far East, they are called typhoons. But, they are all the same event: large air masses that circulate around an area of low atmospheric …
Power tools are cool, and the home woodworking shop enthusiast usually starts with the list of them they think they need to get underway. Table saw, compound miter saw, sander, planer, drill – most lists start with these. Clamps are …
Among the many manufacturers of table saws in all forms and fashion is Laguna. While many woodworkers, DIY or professional, are familiar with the DeWalt name in table saws, Laguna has been manufacturing highly regarded table saws for more than …
Selecting the right stain is pivotal for both aesthetics and durability. Each type offers unique advantages, from the natural allure of transparent stains to the protective qualities of semi-transparent ones. This article will discuss these choices, exploring their benefits, applications, …
Just how many kinds of saws are there? That’s an excellent question, and the saws you have in your home woodworking shop will depend on the types and size of projects you pursue. A casual list-making task came up with …
Every woodworking shop will have a wide selection of carpentry tools, both power and hand. One never knows what tool will become indispensable to a project, and the wider the selection of tools, the better. One such tool is the …
Many, if not most, of your woodworking projects will encounter gluing, whether you are gluing panel pieces to create a tabletop, cabinet door, or joint. Depending on the glue used, the drying time might be minutes or hours, and each …
If you are a woodworking enthusiast, hobbyist, or even a beginner, cutting wood will almost always be a part of your project. There are power tools and hand tools for this purpose, and how and what you cut will depend …
If you follow us here on Obsessed Woodworking, you know we often repeat the mantra: “The right tool for the right job.” If you follow this simple rule, you’ll never go wrong in the shop. Virtually every project you will …
Invisible joints, pocket-hole joinery, and dowels have something in common. They are all ways of hiding screws and nail holes. The use of wood filler is another when screws are countersunk or a nail punch is used. What about larger …
With over 1600 species of bamboo, some growing a meter per day, it’s no wonder this ‘grass’ has sparked our curiosity and debate. My journey through woodworking has shown me bamboo’s remarkable resilience and versatility, challenging traditional views of strength …
After outfitting your home woodworking shop with everything you need, power and hand tools, etc., it’s now time to stock your shop with various types of wood for your projects. A few boards of this and that, pine or walnut …
We take on hobbies for, well, a hobby, something to spend time on away from work, something to devote a weekend on here and there. People choose a hobby because they enjoy it, find it fun, something to keep their …