When woodworking, starting off with smooth, flat, and well-squared wood can put you at a real advantage. Sometimes, you have to put some work in to get there, however. This is where having the right ...

As your woodworking skills expand, you’ll want to consider adding a jointer and a planer to your repertoire of tools. They both treat rough lumber in similar ways, but they aren’t the same tool. Most ...

A jointer and planer are mechanically similar; a set of knives powered by a motor and removing stock from the board’s surface. There is often a bit of confusion between the functions of the two ...

Instilling automation to what is traditionally a handcrafted operation not only improved the cost efficiency and productivity of the company’s barrel production, but earned Jack Daniel’s Cooperage the ...

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To square up your wood boards you'll need to start with at least one straight edge. That's easily done using a jointer or tracksaw, but when you have neither of those tools, you can still get a ...

The tools of the trade for woodworkers form a complex and sprawling layout of gear. Some woodworking tools are small, handheld pieces of equipment, while others are substantial pieces of furniture.