PlywoodA number of woodworking materials available in the home center are man-made. Plywood is one such manufactured material. Learn how plywood is made and the advantages of using plywood.
Wood ScrewsWood screws are probably the most commonly-used mechanical fasteners used in woodworking, and for good reason. They are strong, versatile and easy to use. Learn the different types of wood screws and how to properly use them in your woodworking projects.
How to Remove Table Saw RustMany woodworkers live in high-humidity areas, and cast-iron table saws don’t mix well with humidity. Often, the saw’s table will rust easily. How should one go about removing the rust and then preventing its return? Learn some steps to removing the rust and keeping your table saw rust-free.
20 Free Toy Box Plans: Operation Toy Containment“If you build it… they will pick up their toys…”
Though this belief may not be quite accurate, creating heirloom toy containment systems can begin teaching about organization and taking care of what’s important.
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Make an Oak Book StandThis image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on any image to see the step-by-step instructions for building these woodworking projects in your workshop.
Build an Under-Window BookcaseIn building a bookcase, woodworkers use the same basic principles they would use when building cabinets. In these free bookcase plans, you’ll learn how to make beautiful oak or pine bookcases while employing standard cabinet building techniques. With these free woodworking plans, you’ll build a piece of furniture you’ll be proud to display in your home or office.
Wooden ToolboxFor years, carpenters have used variations of the classic wooden toolbox to carry their tools to and from the job site. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build your own classic wooden toolbox. As with the classic wooden tool boxes of years gone by, this woodworking project requires no nails or screws, but relies on woodworking joinery for strength.
Tongue and Groove JoineryWhen joining two boards together lengthwise, the tongue and groove joint is much stronger than a butt glue joint. Tongue and groove joints can be created on matching boards using matching router bits, or on a table saw. In this woodworking article, learn how to use your table saw to make perfectly matching tongue and groove joinery.
Sfllaw's Photo of Woodshop in MontrealSfllaw took this photo of a woodshop in Parc-Extension, Montreal, Quebec. Hopefully this was a bad day in the woodshop, as it’s quite a mess. This would be a good example of how a woodshop should not look under normal conditions, as such clutter would be quite unsafe when using woodworking power tools.
How to understand what projects a planer is used for;get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on woodworking tools in this free instructional video. Expert: Kevin Mouton Bio: Kevin Mouton has spent the last four years making custom, high end, solid wood and veneer furniture for local and national clients out of a shop in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Paul Raila
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New Makita Rotary Hammer Range (source: Inside Woodworking)Makita USA, launched the new HR2455 and HR2445 Pit BullT Makita rotary hammer series. These new 1” Makita rotary hammer range are not only powerful (7.0 Amp), they’re remarkably lightweight (6.2 lbs.) The Pit BullT Makita rotary hammer range synchronizes … (source: Inside Woodworking) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Bread TrayIn this set of free woodworking plans, we detail how to build a hardwood bread tray. This unique kitchen tray allows you to cut bread on the tray, while the crumbs fall through to the counter below. When the bread is cut, carry the tray for serving and leave the crumbs behind. This is a fun woodworking project to build.
Particle BoardParticle board is widely used in commercial furniture for a number of reasons: it is cheap, lightweight and stable. However, should you use particle board in your fine woodworking projects? In this article, we outline the advantages and disadvantages of particle board, to help you decide whether you should use it to complete your woodworking plans.
Planter Box Woodworking Plans (source: About)In these free woodworking plans, we build a planter box, large enough to hold numerous relatively large plants. The woodworking plans are relatively simple, and can be altered to accommodate nearly any size. The planter box has a heavy plastic liner and d… (source: About) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Hand-Rubbed Lacquer FinishLacquer woodworking finishes have been used for hundreds of years because they are durable, clear and dry quickly. They also can be rubbed to an incredibly glossy finish. Learn tips for creating a mirror-like lacquer finish on your woodworking projects
Porter-Cable 18v DrillCordless drills have come a long way in the past few years. New advances in battery technology have brought improved torque, longer battery life, faster charging times and more durable cordless drills. In this woodworking tool review, learn about the Porter-Cable PCL180 18v 1/2-inch Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver, and how it measures up with the top cordless drills on the market.
A quick look into Davids latest creation. Its a massive disc-shaped turned piece with a big marquetry image on the front. David gives us a rundown on his process and some of the challenges he is facing with this piece. Its almost like an episode of Woodworks..sort of.
Charles Neil demonstrates “rubbing out” a finish using a sanding technique. Happy Woodworking and Be Safe! woodworking, woodworking, woodworkingwoodworking, woodworking, woodworkingwoodworking, woodworking, woodworkingwoodworking, woodworking, woodworking
Understanding Wood SizesWhen you visit your home center or woodworking supply house, you’ll notice that stock comes in varying wood sizes using terms that may not make sense to the beginning woodworker. Learn how to find the exact sizes of stock you need to complete your project.
PlywoodA number of woodworking materials available in the home center are man-made. Plywood is one such manufactured material. Learn how plywood is made and the advantages of using plywood.
Hardwood Bread TrayThis image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on any image to see the step-by-step instructions for building these woodworking projects in your workshop.
Free Woodworking Plans: 34 Free Woodworking Plan Collections from ToolCrib.comAt ToolCrib.com we scour the internet to collect and organize free woodworking plans. We create a new woodworking plan collection every two weeks, which you can get in the ToolCrib.com Newsletter >>
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Removing Odors from WoodWood used in woodworking projects sometimes takes on certain odors from the environment around the piece. Often, these odors can become so strong that the piece is no longer usable in its current state. In this article, learn ideas and methods for removing odors from wood.
Planter Box Woodworking PlansIn these free woodworking plans, we build a planter box, large enough to hold numerous relatively large plants. The woodworking plans are relatively simple, and can be altered to accommodate nearly any size. The planter box has a heavy plastic liner and drainage system to drain off excess water. Build your own planter box today!
Jig for Box JointsBox joints are a simple, elegant alternative to dovetail joints. With this table saw jig, perfect box joints are easy to make in any size stock. Follow these step-by-step free woodworking plans to learn how to make perfectly fitting box joints for any application.
Make an Oak Book StandThis image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on any image to see the step-by-step instructions for building these woodworking projects in your workshop.
