Hand assembling cap iron and blade on woodworking plane.
Videos

Hand Plane Anatomy

Randy Maxey provides a quick overview of the major components of a woodworking hand plane and their function.

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Using a table saw for woodworking.
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A Vintage Table Saw

Sometimes old tools are the best tools. Randy Maxey talks about his 20-year old Jet SuperSaw table saw and why

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Worker using marking gauge on wood board.
Videos

Types of Marking Gauges

When shopping for a marking gauge, you’ll find two basic types: The traditional style that features a sharp pin to

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Woodworker using hand planes on a wooden workbench.
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Types of Woodworking Planes

There are many different types and styles of woodworking hand planes, from European-style wood-body hand planes to modern steel-body hand

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Woodturning on a lathe machine.
Woodturning

Why Turn Punky and Soft Wood?

Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider when using soft ‘punky’ wood.

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