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 ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

Woodworking is rarely viewed as an affordable pastime. Whether it's done in a professional capacity or as a hobby, the act of shaping and molding wood into something completely different is one that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When folks learn that I'm a professional woodworker, they often respond with something like, "Oh, I'd love to do woodworking, but it looks so ...

Woodworking can be a versatile, lifelong hobby — and doesn't require a ton of tools. We spoke to 2 professional carpenters for their tips on getting started with woodworking. They also shared the best ...

When I’m on a construction job doing a repetitive task, I like to play mental games to occupy my time. One exercise I play is called “Top 10 tools.” It goes like this: If I could send a message back ...