Tools & Materials

When you walk into your shop, a routine part of starting your day is gathering the tools you need. It

Synopsis: CBN wheels for bench grinders have become popular among woodturners, whose tools tend to be made with high-speed alloys

I’ve found myself with a big old board of Katolox wood on my bench. Sometimes referred to as Mexican ebony,

Old woodworking books weren’t written for us—modern practitioners of the craft looking for in-depth how-to details about the process. Instead,

In the preceding segment, I elaborated on the indispensable role of superior tools within my woodworking program. I detailed how

Let’s be honest, lumber yards are not exactly known for their hospitality. While doctors’ offices give out lollipops, lumber yards

Question 1: From Jon: Thanks for all the great content as always. I’m having some confusion about planers and planer

I am fortunate to serve as a woodworking teacher in a school that champions, through creed and curriculum, the interdependency

—This article is from FWW #22–May/June 1980. A handsaw is a tool with a blade of tempered steel in which

Synopsis: A well-made, accurate crosscut sled is the most valuable table-saw accessory. Since much of the work done on the