Tips & Tricks

I love my wheeled marking gauge but, like any other cutting tool, it needs occasional sharpening to work effectively. The darned wheel is so small, though, that it can be...

If a router is the most accessorized tool in the shop, a router table would have to be its best accessory. In last issue’s “Router Table Basics” story, Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk...

Check out this tip from an older issue of Woodcraft Magazine about an easy way to hold down smaller pieces that you’re working on, using stuff you probably have in...

Years ago, I was working with my pal Andy at his shop, and had the occasion to use his cabinet saw, which he had outfitted with a shop-made kick switch....

Has it ever taken you forever and a day just to get your Drill Press table perfectly square? In this short video, Paul Anthony shows us how to this the...

Make Tree Stump Stools Everywhere you look, tree stumps are being turned into furniture. Here’s how to use a woodturning lathe to turn tree stumps into stools or side tables,...

Quick Tip: Find the centre Use this handy homemade tool to accurately determine the centre of a square or circular work piece.   All you need to make this handy tool are...

Turning a square piece of timber into a bowl seems like such a daunting idea. The plethora of tools and accessories to choose from is endless. You will need to...

When working with reclaimed timber pallets you have to not only inspect and select the right pallets, you have to exercise caution when breaking these down. Here are some tips...

Here’s a quick tip for when using a hole-saw, to reduce friction and prevent dulling of the cutting edge. When drilling a hole with a hole-saw, too frequently, especially when...

A jigsaw is only as good as the blade you use, whether you’re cutting pine, hardwood, supawood, sheet metal or laminate. Cutting laminate can be tricky. If not cut the...

When you need to remove or sand a lot of surface wood away, turning your angle grinder into a sander is the easiest and most cost effective way to do...

There are shelves of glues, adhesives and sealers for all types of jobs, but how do you know which is the right one for your specific project? Sometimes asking for...

Cutting Curves with a Jigsaw Cutting curves with a jigsaw is easy if you following these simple tips. If you have never used a jigsaw before, practice on some scrap...

Decorating a kiddies bedroom can be expensive when it comes to adding fun accessories, that’s why we have put together a selection of DIY decor crafts and projects that you...

Using an electric planer allows you to shave, trim and easily remove excess wood for edges. You can use an electric planer for cutting doors to size, levelling uneven floorboard...

Not only does regularly cleaning your tools extend their life, it also allows you the opportunity to ensure they remain free from rust (if they have metal parts) and apply...

Thanks to the Bosch PHO electric planer, it’s possible to carry out wood and board project with greater precision and faster turnaround times. The Bosch PHO offers easy and effortless...

There are always a few tips and tricks that you can put to good use – whatever DIY project you may be tackling. Here are just a few clever tricks...

Most DIY enthusiasts give little thought to buying a planer, but when you own one you discover how valuable this power tool can be, especially if you make your own...