Dovetail Techniques

A special dovetail machine can guide a router to make perfect dovetail cuts in wood. Learn how to use a dovetail machine to create a dovetail joint.

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Wood Moisture Content

Get advice to learn how to check the moisture content of wood.

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How to Make a Jig for Curved Cuts

Learn how to make this jig made of wiggle board that makes curved cuts in wood.

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1. Tips for Using a Log Splitter

DIY Tools and Techniques host David Thiel shares helpful tips and information on using a motorized log splitter.
2. Repairing Natural Wood Flaws (09:52)

When working with wood, most woodworkers eventually have to deal with knot-holes, cracks and other imperfections or irre...
3. How to Make a Multiple-Hole Jig

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Host David Thiel demonstrates how to make a jig that keeps shelf pegs neatly in a row.

Time:
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Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
4. Sharpening Hand Scrapers (04:09)

Host David J. Marks demonstrates techniques for using and sharpening hand scrapers and gooseneck scrapers.
5. Demain Internal Chuck Drill (01:30)

Imagine a cordless drill with an internal chuck system. Check this out!
6. How to Use a Woodburning Tool

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Woodburning pens can be used to add creative designs on wood or leather.

Time:
2 hours

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
7. Table Saw Splitter Upgrade (04:08)

Reduce the potential for kickback by adding an aftermarket splitter to the throat plate of your table saw. This inexpens...
8. Plumb-It Extendable Level (01:16)

This is a must-have tool for doing any kind of framing work.
9. Dado Blade Basics

The dado blade stack is actually a number of circular blades stacked atop one another to form a wide cutting area. Use t...
10. Instant Espalier Fence (01:40)

Approved: Build an instant espalier-style fence that has an attractive nautical design. You can complete this project I...
11. Tips for Cutting Wooden Rings

Cutting a wooden ring can be more difficult than it seems. DIY Network makes it easy to cut wooden rings with these basi...
12. Toy Size Table (03:23)

Build a kids' table perfect for toys with these directions from DIY Kids.
13. Build a Butcher Block Table (07:38)

Definitely eye-catching, design and build a beautiful butcher block table. Create the random patterned top by joining sc...
14. How to Make Quartersawn Lumber on a Table Saw

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Quartersawn wood is more stable lumber than plain sawn, and you can cut quartersawn wood out of scraps of plain sawn woo...

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Moderate
15. Clamp Basics

Clamps are essential workshop tools for holding wood in position. It's useful to have a collection of clamps on hand for...