Like many woodworkers, I had a shameful secret stashed away in my shop for years:  a commercial dovetail jig, purchased and then never used.  I’d bought it cheap at a wood show, intending to dovetail my drawers by default as a sign...

Unless you work exclusively on small projects or turnings, you probably own at least a couple of pipe clamps.  They are incredibly strong, virtually unbreakable, flexible, and economical — what’s not to like? When most people...

(Okay, I groaned at that one a little myself!)   I decided it was time to start replacing the crappy random furniture pieces in Julie’s and my bedroom.  The first piece to go is the shoddy Ikea dresser we’ve been sharing...

I’ve already shown you the craptastic 2×4 shelf unit where I’ve been storing my lumber and sheet goods, and my plans for a better system.  One part of the plan was executed successfully today: This is the Wood River HD...

I work a lot with sheet goods, as you may have noticed.  Usually when a project calls for panels, unless there is a compelling reason otherwise I tend to use hardwood veneer plywood for furniture projects, and usually either less...

I found myself with a rare free weekend and a yen to spend some time in the shop, but no particular project to work on.  So I spent it scratching an itch that’s been bugging me for the last couple of projects:  a tapering sled....