Encyclopedia of Woodworking

WoodSense: Spotlight on Maple

The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) entertains millions of “leaf peepers” every fall with its fiery foliage, and pancakes everywhere drip with syrup made from the tree’s sap. As for woodworkers,...

The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) entertains millions of “leaf peepers” every fall with its fiery foliage, and pancakes everywhere drip with syrup made from the tree’s sap. As for woodworkers,...

WoodSense: Spotlight on Rosewood

Sometimes called “true” rosewood, Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is a beautiful hardwood. Its namesake is inspired by the sweet rose-like scent produced when cut.  Woodworkers have coveted it for centuries...

Sometimes called “true” rosewood, Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is a beautiful hardwood. Its namesake is inspired by the sweet rose-like scent produced when cut.  Woodworkers have coveted it for centuries...

Circular Saw Blade Product Knowledge

Circular Saw Blade Features and Information Our product selection consists of high-quality circular saw blades available for use in portable, cordless and stationery saws. Saw blades are available in configurations...

Circular Saw Blade Features and Information Our product selection consists of high-quality circular saw blades available for use in portable, cordless and stationery saws. Saw blades are available in configurations...

Know Your Handsaws

While power tools may have made the handsaw obsolete, there is still a place in the home workshop for this hand tool, especially for cutting timber and if you don’t...

While power tools may have made the handsaw obsolete, there is still a place in the home workshop for this hand tool, especially for cutting timber and if you don’t...

What Are Cam Or Locking Screws?

You will normally find cam screws on furniture designed to be shipped as flat-pack or where some assembly is required. Cam or locking screws are 2-part screws where the cam...

You will normally find cam screws on furniture designed to be shipped as flat-pack or where some assembly is required. Cam or locking screws are 2-part screws where the cam...

Woodworking Basic Tool Kit For Beginners – Part 2: Hand Saws

So you want to jump into your woodworking project and make some sawdust, or should I rather say “Man Glitter!” You will definitely need to know more about hands saws...

So you want to jump into your woodworking project and make some sawdust, or should I rather say “Man Glitter!” You will definitely need to know more about hands saws...