Two mindsets vie for a woodworker’s attention. Well, this woodworker anyway. On the one hand, I want to make smart decisions with my shop budget when it comes to tools, materials, hardware, accessories, and supplies. This is a big reason why...
Storage, in any shop, is almost always at a premium. However, it’s not all created equal, nor should it be. Some of the most valuable storage in your shop is dedicated to some of your most precious (and most-used) tools. When deciding upon and...
So much success in woodworking boils down to workholding. Not only do you need a secure grip on a workpiece, you also need to have access to shape, smooth, rout, carve, or whatever. Most workbenches feature some sort of face or tail vise....
With age comes wisdom, and I’m nally old enough to realize that the band saw is the real shop MVP. Sure, the table saw is ashy, and hand tools have their place, but the band saw is the workhorse that gets used in every project these days. I’ve...