The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge traces wood from tree to finished furniture — all using hand tools. More than 25 years ago, Roy Underhill adopted the word “woodwright” when he ...

Hand saws sever wood fibers cleanly, leaving cut edges that resist moisture penetration far better than heat-stressed circular saw cuts. Circular saw vibration causes microscopic grain tearout that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A proper woodworker's workshop is equipped with many essential woodworking power tools and implements to shape that lumber to your will. The ...

Discover the art of crafting your very own hand saw in this comprehensive tutorial. This video provides step-by-step guidance on how to make a wood cutter that will be a valuable addition to your ...

Whether you are shaving out the edges of a door or smoothing the side of a bookshelf, hand planers are vital tools to keep closeby for any woodworking project. Hand planers shape up slight ...

There’s a reason why hand saws have remained pretty much unchanged for thousands of years. They’re easy to use, affordable, and unlike power saws like jigsaws and reciprocating saws, they aren’t ...

I’ve long been a fan of Japanese hand saws. Using a pull-stroke cutting action, thinner more flexible blades, and a stick handle design, Japanese saws have a lot going for them, but they have not ...