Woodworking

Here's how to make a simple, elegant cabinet with an easy sliding door.

Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!

Hand planes are considered obsolete by some. I disagree. Every woodshop should have these...

Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!

Wood inlays are beautiful details that can give any project an extra level of elegance and sophistication.

Interesting in trying wood carving for the first time? Check out these easy ideas and start your carving journey off...

Dado joints are easy to make joint and useful for bookshelves, drawer dividers and other woodworking projects.

If you want to laminate boards to make a tabletop, you'll need a wood jointer. It's also handy for flattening...

Add the ancient art of making strong, versatile mortise-and-tenon joinery to your woodworking skills.

These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.

Whether you're making a jewelry box, desk drawer or toy chest, the classic box joint creates sturdy and strong corners.

Depending on the type of woodworking you want to do, you may get by with a few well-chosen hand tools,...

We're here to help you choose the best whittling knife for your budget, project needs and experience level.

You don't have to be a pro to make wood projects that stay together, but a solid knowledge of wood...

Half lap joints are a terrific skill for beginning woodworkers to master. Here's everything you need to get started.

Don't throw it away! Sawdust recycling turns the waste from your saws and sanders into a resource with multiple uses...

Tambour is a woodwork style that gets its name from a medieval drum. We asked a top architect to explain...

These handsaws should be on your radar.

A garage is ideal but not mandatory for woodworking. With some creativity, you can create a woodshop in more places...

Rabbet joints make strong corners. They're easy to build and useful in cabinets, drawers and other box-like structures.

Butt joints are the easiest woodworking joints to make, but they aren't very strong and usually need reinforcement. Despite this,...

Chisels are hand tools for cutting, paring and scraping. Simple and unassuming, you can't do without at least one in...

Woodworking can be a relaxing and fulfilling activity that turns into a lifelong hobby for many people. Here's what you...

Want to add curves to your next woodworking project? Here's what you need to know about bending wood with steam.

Learn this centuries-old hallmark of craftsmanship.

Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.

Ever wonder what the hardest wood in the world is? A professional woodworker explains the Janka scale and how wood...

If you're interested in learning wood turning or upgrading your existing tools, give this Family Handyman Approved wood turning tool...

It might be a high-maintenance siding option. But if your top priority is a natural, classic look, wood siding is...