Way back, before the dawn of time, woodworkers used hand tools. It was slow going but, since it was before the "dawn of time," nobody noticed. Then, clocks were invented and power tools were born. Still, there remained the traditionalists who believed in the inherent satisfaction that came with their blisters. Eventually an accord was reached. Power tool users agreed that those who preferred hand ...

The beginning woodworker is sometimes confused about what wood tools are needed as there are so many to choose from. My advice is: Don't rush out and buy any tools recommended as a 'starter kit' unless you have an immediate task to use those tools on. This article provides a basic list of useful hand woodworking tools with a short description of how to use them. To determine which to buy, check yo...

There are lots of different products with great woodworking plans on the Internet today and it can be really hard to determine which product will provide you with what you need in order to achieve your woodworking goals. This article covers the fundamentals of several different woodworking products and what they offer their users. I am going to start off with what I have found to be the best woodw...

Each and every week, I take the time to read the comments that my readers make about my woodworking blog. First of all I want to them for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate all of the comments and suggestions. This past week there was a comment from a gentleman, who expressed a desire to get into woodworking. As a guy who is passionate about woodworking, I want to welcome him to the f...

A saw is a piece of toughened steel with teeth cut into one edge and a wooden or plastic handle. In some form or other, saws have been one of the principal woodcutting tools for thousands of years. The different types of saw for different jobs can roughly be divided into three main groups:   Saws differ in the size and shape of the blade, and the size, shape and number of teeth they have. Rip...

Woodworking using hand tools may be completely new to you if you are a modern day woodworker. Most people avoid old tools at all costs. They think that they are outdated, less accurate and slower than the modern day machines. This simply is not true in most cases. This article will provide you with some facts about using planes and saws in your every day wood working projects. contractors tape mea...