Tools & Techniques

Hand Tools

A Laser Level That Holds Itself to the Wall
A laser level, like this one, is a terrific help when it comes to hanging pictures, putting up shelves, installing cabinets, laying out chair railing and dozens of other projects where having an accurate level line is essential. This is state-of-the-art technology that’s very affordable.

Miter Joints, Tool for Cutting Perfect

Round Objects, Clamping

Twist-Lok Drill and Driver System, How To Use

Woodworking

How to Prevent Splintering When Finishing a Jigsaw Cut
When finishing a jigsaw cut, the scrap wood can suddenly break free, causing splintering and possibly a loud noise as the scrap wood falls out. This simple trick, using a nail gun and two small wood blocks, will prevent this from happening.

Americana Series - Wood Worker
Watch this brief interview with Michael the Toy Maker, who has been hand crafting wooden toys for years.

How to Build a Wine Rack
Build a Handsome Stained Cherry Wood Wine Rack as a Home Woodworking Project and Expand It Later

How to Build a Glue Bottle Holder
Home Improvement Tips - Learn how to create a DIY holder for your bottles of glue.

How to Make Picture Frames
Learn how to make your own picture frame using solid poplar wood.

How to Make a Sandpaper Cutter
Learn how to make a handy sandpaper cutter that divides a full sheet into four perfect pieces.

Box, Shaker, Build a

Cat Tree, Build a

Chest and Bench, Build a Toy

Cradle, How to Build a

Damaged Furniture, Repairing with Wood Filler

Dog House, Build a

Flag Frame, Build a

Growth Chart, Children

Joinery, Scarf, How to Create

Lazy Susan, Build a

Lumber, Sawing Logs into

Mail Box, Building a

Picture Frame, Build a

Planter Frame, Mirrored, Build a

Playhouse, Build a

Sanding Blocks, Custom, How to Build

Shutters, Storm, Building

Table, Craft, Build a

Tool Storage Rack, Hinged, How to Make

Train Storage Box, Build a

Window Box, Build a

Window Seat, Bay-Type, Build a

Window Seat, Build a

Wine Rack, Build a

Power Tools

How to Use a Truck as a Tool
Learn how to use accessories to get the most of your truck as a tool.

How to Drill and Drive Using Twist-Lok Bit Holders
Learn how to save time using TwistLoc bit holders when changing from drill to driver bits.

Power Tools, Developing New

Power Tools, Most Important to Have

Refinishing

Chair, Antique, Restoring and Rebuilding an

Restoration

Wood, Rotten, Treating

Workshop

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How to Build a Custom Workbench
Construct a Modular Wooden Workbench with Three Base Units That Join to Form a Forth Dropped Surface for Your Saw

How to Construct a Custom Workbench
Learn how to build a custom 4-section workbench with one surface dropped to accommodate a sliding compound miter saw.

Dowel Organizer, How to Build

Heater, Workshop, Installing a

Millwork, Victorian

Sharpening Tools, Techniques for

Shelving and Storage, Workshop

Workbench, Building a

Workshop, Basement, How to Make a