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What are the best features to have on a workbench? The workbench might be the single most used tool in any woodworker’s shop. But a workbench doesn’t need to feature fancy joinery or details, It only needs to be flat, sturdy and at a height that you can work comfortably. Any other features you add to your workbench should depend on the kind of work you do. Instead of talking about workbench design or how to build a workbench, this video will show you several simple upgrades you can make to whatever you’re using as a workbench.

Learn how to make a wooden domino set. The game of dominos is fun and easy to play. It only requires a set of 28 domino tiles, so it's also a great travel game. Making a set of dominos seems fairly simple, but the trick is accurately marking all of the dots on each domino game piece. In turns out this is perfect project for a CNC machine because it can quickly and accurately drill all those dots with the touch of a button. In this demonstration we show you how we used the Next Wave Shark HD510 to make a domino set. We also share a FREE link to Download the CNC Files for Making the Dominos.Even if you don't have access to a CNC machine, you can still make a wooden domino set using Rockler Domino Templates and Self-Centering Drill Bit. The templates make it easy to accurately lay out each domino game piece.

Learn how to make and attach tapered legs for a mid-century modern console cabinet.

Understand the many types and applications of rabbet joints.

Making hand cut dovetail joints isn't as challenging as you may fear, thanks to an ingenious aluminum sawing jig.

This plunge router jig clamps in a bench vise and automatically centers mortises on 3/4"-thick stock. It can be used with 1/4", 5/16" or 3/8" straight or spiral bits.

How to turn in more than one axis to create cabriole legs — a furniture feature made popular in the Queen Anne style.

In this Rockler demo you'll learn how to keep your carbide cutter turning tools sharp and making clean cuts. Carbide insert cutters are designed to be replaceable, but often all they need is a little touch up to cut like new again. The Rockler Carbide Cutter Honing System makes it easy with a 6'' diamond stone and a magnetic grip that securely holds your cutter as you guide it back and forth on the stone. You'll find the cutters clean up nicely to a keen, crisp edge. The grip has a molded recess that accepts all shapes and sizes of carbide cutters for our line of Rockler Ergonomic Carbide Turning Tools.

Use a paper joint for joints you can easily take apart.

Use super glue to secure loose knots and fill cracks and voids in reclaimed or "defective" lumber.

Often substituted for oak, ash is easy to work, shock-resistant and affordable. It's also under continued siege.