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Woodworkers revel in building live-edged furniture, and for good reason: The finished piece can be striking, and it makes great use of wild-looking slabs. 

I discovered touch latches when building a pair of narrow wall cabinets for a bathroom remodel. 

Woodcraft has entered the dovetail jig market with a new WoodRiver Deluxe Dovetail Jig.

Pocket screws aren’t the right choice for every project, but there’s no arguing that they are here to stay. 

Power-tool woodworking is inherently noisy. But unlike the anticipated whine of a router or a nailer’s percussive report, the ear-splitting chug of an air compressor often rears up unexpectedly. 

Understanding how chisels are constructed and their specific purposes will help you decide which chisel will best suit your woodworking needs.

Understanding how Japanese chisels are constructed and their specific purposes will help you decide which chisel will best suit your woodworking needs.

Angle grinders are great for quickly removing wood or metal, but the process typically involves a cloud of sawdust or sparks, and the results are often fairly rough. 

I started using HomeRight’s Finish Max HVLP (high volume, low pressure) sprayer about a year ago and am happy to report that the little gun is still getting the job done. Thanks to my shop time with it, I got hooked on the speed and quality of HVLP.

Bar, pipe and K-body clamps are your best bet for most glue-ups, but what about all those clamping jobs that simply require a third hand? There are plenty of times when speed and easy operation are more important than clamping pressure–like affixing a workpiece to a jig or workbench, holding parts together while you drive a screw, or keeping an assembly from falling apart as you position additional clamps.