We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...

In this video, I share 6 essential tips and tricks for woodworking beginners, including: - How to make a center marking gauge - A bandy clamp hack - A right-angle clamp jig - A useful miter saw tip - ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 57th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q. We take squares and turn them into round pieces. These pieces must follow the grain To ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...