Category: Hand Tools

If you have ever wondered whether wood carving tools woodwork on a rotary device like a lathe, you're not alone. I have hand-carving tools, woodworking power tools, and lathe tools. And I have...

There are many different types of screws out there, and it can be hard to decide which type to use for your project. Countersunk wood screws have a lot of advantages over other types of screws, which...

If you have the budget to buy only one router for your workshop, the variety of routing devices on the market can be confusing, especially when they seem to serve different purposes. You don't want...

One of the most annoying things about starting a complex project is finding out you need a tool you do not have. And as a self-taught woodworker, I know that the marking knife can be one of the...

You were supposed to charge up your power tools last night for an afternoon of woodworking today, but you forgot. That doesn’t mean you have to put your woodworking project on hold! You can cut...

These days drills are one of the most commonly used tools in my shop. I find it frustrating when you are in the middle of a project and the drill decides to stop spinning. It can happen on any kind...