Can You Make Dovetail Joints With Plywood?
In a recent article on these pages, we asked the question: How many corner joint methods are there? We wrote …
Biscuit Joints vs Dowels: Which is Better?
The right man for the job, the right tool for the task, are both important rules of conduct and work. …
Can You Use Pocket Holes on Miter Joints?
We woodworkers certainly know mitered corners and numerous joinery techniques. They are a regular part of the work we do …
Are DEWALT Batteries Interchangeable With Other Brands?
In past articles, we have written about DEWALT battery compatibility with a few specific brands of cordless power tools, including …
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Is The Festool Track Saw Worth It?
A power tool easily transported and brought to the workpiece, a guarantee of a straight cut when ripping boards or …
Box Joint vs Dovetail: Is One Better?
How many corner joint methods are there? How many have you built? What’s your favorite one, your go-to choice when …
How To Copy a Curve Shape Into Wood
We have a project coming up in the spring that we have begun planning, for now, in mid-November. It’s a …
Is Mahogany A Hardwood Or A Softwood?
It’s easy to recall the parlor of my Irish grandparents’ home. Just inside the entrance to the house and to …
Are Ridgid Batteries Interchangeable With Other Brands?
The remote control for the television stopped working the other day, and I figured it was simply dead batteries. I …
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Are Ryobi Batteries Interchangeable With Other Tools?
When we’re just beginning our woodworking hobby and are choosing the tools and accessories appropriate for a beginner, most of …
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Does Festool Own SawStop?
There are two companies and their product lines we have written about frequently in the past, each in articles devoted …
Blum 564 vs 563H Drawer Slides: What Is the Difference?
Sometimes you run into a dilemma with parts and accessories in woodworking where the manufacturer is less than clear or …
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What Size Screws Do I Need For Blum Drawer Slides and Hinges?
We recently presented an article on Blum and Blumotion soft-close cabinet doors, overhead lift systems, and drawer runners and glides, …
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How To Change a Black & Decker Jigsaw Blade
Black & Decker, a manufacturer of power tools, hardware, and appliances, has been around since 1910, when it was established …
Why Use A Rear Handle Circular Saw?
Circular saws are ubiquitous on jobsites and in most woodworking shops. They are light, convenient, easily portable, and quick to …
Where Are Blum Cabinet Hinges and Drawer Slides Made?
The cabinets in our kitchen close softly and automatically once the door begins to move. It’s a cool feature, and …
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How And When to Use Corner Clamps
How many times have we said to ourselves how nice it would be to have a third hand? If only, …
How To Join Two Pieces of Wood At 45 Degrees
Virtually every project in a woodworking shop has joint work, whether making a table, a chair, a desk, a bird …