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Over the last ten years or so, Japanese style saws have become widely available in the US market, so I thought I would discuss them as part of this handsaw series.

There are many tools that can be used to make the edge of a board straight – a table saw, a jointer, a hand plane...But if you're working without a jointer or in tight quarters with large sheet materials, using a router and an edge guide or a straightedge template is arguably the best way to go.

After the classic hand saw, the next most effective saw to master is the coping saw.

In this video, April Wilkerson constructs the base for a walnut dining table.

This Greene and Greene bedside table completes a set of bedroom furniture that includes a dresser and bed.

Need to cut a circle or ellipse shape for your next project? The router circle and ellipse cutting jig and makes it easy to cut circles and ellipse shapes over a wide range of dimensions and proportions.

This elegant and well constructed sideboard table was made using a piece of rare African bubinga.

Do you need a shaper, or is a router and router table the better choice for your shop? Here are three expert opinions.

By itself, the fence that came with your table saw isn't always enough. Sometimes you need to add an "auxiliary" fence. But how do you keep it attached?

Think globally when considering which wood to use when you're making your next turning project.

Setting up an efficient and easy-to-use dust collection system is important in every woodworking shop.