The call of the wood shop is a persistent one. Many people from all sorts of backgrounds have been caught by the allure of woodworking, and it's easy to see why. Working with your hands and creating ...

If you're beginning your woodworking journey and want to know the essential tools and accessories needed, this video is for you. We cover the basic tools for beginners, how to use them, and why they ...

Slice, dice and serve in style on this easy, attractive board. We’ll show you a simple way to dry-fit the parts, scribe the arc and then glue the whole thing together. We used a 4-ft. steel ruler to ...

If you’ve ever thought about getting into carpentry or any other type of woodworking, here’s a chance to learn a thing or two from Ron Swanson himself. In this video from the This Old House YouTube ...

These three basic woodworking joints — including dowel joints, biscuit joints, and pocket screws — bring beginner wood projects together. If you’ve got a vision for building your own furniture, ...

What are the best essential wood-carving tools every beginner needs? Maybe you’re an aspiring carpenter, or maybe just someone who has extra time on their hands. Whatever the case, there’s nothing ...

Few things are more fulfilling than finishing a woodworking project. If you’re looking into woodworking, there are some choices to make before you get to enjoy that first project. There’s a lot of ...

Hancock Shaker Village will hold a beginner's woodworking class from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Participants will craft a Shaker-style pine carrier based on a piece from the Village's ...

What are the best essential wood-carving tools every beginner needs? Maybe you’re an aspiring carpenter, or maybe just someone who has extra time on their hands. Whatever the case, there’s nothing ...