Top 100 Woodworking Projects

1. 1. Clamp Basics

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

2. 2. 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 this DIY Network...

3. 3. How to Create a Raised-Panel Door Using a Shaper

   

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   As its name suggests, the shaper -- essentially a router with added power -- is a tool used to shape wood. Use these step-by-step instr...

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. Fast Cap Glubot (00:00:57)

   

   This dispenser gets you out of some sticky situations with no drips.

5. 5. Selecting Circular Blades (05:49)

   

   Informative tips for selecting the best circular blades for workshop tasks.

6. 6. David Thiel's Shop Tips

   DIY Network host David Thiel shares tips to make shop life easier.

7. 7. Best Router Maintenance Tips (06:11)

   

   Keeping your router in peak condition is easy with this maintenance guide.

8. 8. Plumb-It Extendable Level (01:16)

   

   This is a must-have tool for doing any kind of framing work.

9. 9. How to Make Custom Designs with Wood and Metal

   

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   DIY experts demonstrate a technique that combines notched wood panels with metal strips to create custom designs.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. Pantograph (01:24)

    

    Carving with the Pantograph is so easy, it feels like you're cheating.

11. 11. Powerhouse Air Hammer Tool (05:09)

    

    Just like a mini-jackhammer, learn how to use this powerful tool.

12. 12. How to Make Dovetail Joints

    

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    These step-by-step instructions explain how to make dovetail joints for a project by using various templates and a dovetail jig.

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 13. Shaker Rocking-Chair Kit (00:20:01)

    

    Follow these four projects to assemble and create a Shaker Rocking Chair.

14. 14. Centerpoint Tape Measure (00:54)

    

    No math is needed when using this handy tape measure.

15. 15. Salvaged Wood (04:20)

    

    Nicole faces a challenge: repairing the floor with new and salvaged oak.