Tools

Drill

• How to Drill Into Stucco
• How To Drill Through Metal

Jointer

• What is a Jointer Used For?
• Best Benchtop Jointer [2024 Review]
• How to Use a Jointer Plane

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Nailer

• Crown Stapler vs Brad Nailer: When to Use Each Type of Nail Gun
• Pin Nailer vs Brad Nailer: When to Use Each Nail Gun
• What is a Brad Nailer and What Situations to Use It In

How to Make Biscuit Joints Without a Jointer

Biscuit jointers have a guide mounted on the front of the tool that allows you to cut a perfectly sized and shaped slot no matter what biscuit you are using. There’s no denying that using the best biscuit jointer is a convenient way to make biscuit joints, but you can achieve the same result with…

What Is a Parallelogram Jointer?

Parallelogram jointers are mid-sized power saws used for flattening the face or edge of lumber. Parallellogram jointers cost more than traditional jointers, but need less adjustment out of the box. While a traditional jointer may need periodic readjustment, the parallel bar design supporting the tables of a parallelogram jointer should not require adjusting. This article…

How to Use a Benchtop Jointer

To achieve precise and consistent results in your woodworking endeavors, you need flat, true boards. A benchtop jointer can churn out perfectly milled boards, as long as you know how to use it. Learn the uses, features, and parts of benchtop jointers and get set up for success. I’ll also teach you some things to…

Best Router Bit for Cutting Letters [2024 Review]

When done right, cutting wood can turn a dull wooden blank into an impressive piece of art. But that’s only if you have the right tools for the job. If your next project includes cutting a lot of letters, your router won’t be enough for it. You’ll need a pack of router bits to help…

Best Wood Router for Beginners [2024 Review]

As a beginner in the woodworking world, you’ll quickly learn that having the best tools is the best way to complement your natural skill, and this applies to having the best wood router for beginner carpenters or woodworking enthusiasts! A wood router is one of the best tools that will help you create patterns, cutouts,…

5 Best Wood Routers Under $100 [2024 Review]

Wood routers are one of the most versatile tools in the world. They can cut grooves, profile edges, cut inlays, trim and shape wood, and so much more. Their multi-purpose nature makes them a valuable tool in a woodworker’s shed. Best of all, they’re really not all that expensive. To help you find the tool…

Best Lightweight Drill for a Woman [2024 Review]

Ever heard of the term handywoman? Well, it’s about time you did. Kate Davies even wrote a whole book about it! Women have been in the DIY game for quite some time. And to be honest, they’re pretty good at it! From home renovations to DIY projects, every woman needs a comfortable, lightweight drill. The…

Best Lathe for Bowl Turning [2024 Review]

I’m going to give it to you straight: woodturning is addictive! Once you start shaping raw pieces of wood into beautiful objects, it’s hard to stop. It’s so addictive, many people have turned this highly creative hobby into a full-time profession. If you’re into woodturning, you know how valuable a lathe is to your work.…

Best Midi Lathe [2024 Review]

Whether you’re a professional woodturner, a hobbyist, or still a beginner, investing in a midi lathe can be one of the best decisions to make. Not only does this machine give you decent power to work on numerous projects, but it’s also compact enough to fit in a small workshop. Now, I know that trying…

Best Wood Lathe For Beginners [2024 Review]

As a versatile tool that’s used in carpentry and woodworking, a wood lathe is an essential tool for shaping and cutting wood. It rotates the workpiece across a horizontal axis, so you can cut and shape it until it reaches the desired shape. Not all woodworking tools are meant for beginners’ use. This is why…

How to Align Lathe Tailstock

Aligning the tailstock of your lathe with the headstock is an essential adjustment that every lathe operator should know how to make. Learn about lathe tailstock alignment, why alignment is necessary, and how to align lathe tailstock for your required level of precision.  How to Align Lathe Tailstock The tailstock of a lathe is located…

How to Remove a Lathe Chuck

If you’ve reached the stage in your lathe journey where you want to change out your lathe chuck, congratulations – being able to change your chuck will make new projects more accessible. As you’ll see below, removing a lathe chuck is a simple operation when all goes well. When you encounter problems, check the troubleshooting…