Wood Videos

Coping Molding

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Coping molding instead of mitering creates a form-fitting joint that hides gaps caused by seasonal expansion and contraction.

Dovetails in Wide Panels

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Even without an oversized dovetail jig, you can create beautiful dovetail joints in blanket-chest-size panels. WOOD Multimedia Editor Craig Ruegsegger demonstrates.

Using a Fairing Stick

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:43:14 -0700

Using a shopmade fairing stick to lay out and draw smooth arcs.

Clamp and Sand Panels Flat

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Solid-panel construction is within your reach. Jeff Mertz shows you how using a few clamps and a random-orbit sander.

Cutting Crown Molding

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:36:13 -0700

You don't need a slide rule, an eagle eye, or a compound mitersaw to make dead-on cuts in crown molding. Using this intuitive technique, anyone can cut crown molding easily and accurately.

2008 IWF Day 1 Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:49:55 -0700

Editor-In-Chief Bill Krier and Tools Editor Bob Hunter give you a show-floor-level view of the 2008 International Woodworking Fair. Check out their top picks from the show. Delta Unisaw, Hearne Hardwoods, JDS Cyclone, Bad Dog Tools, Jet, Prazi USA

2008 IWF Day 2 Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:50:04 -0700

Editor-In-Chief Bill Krier and Tools Editor Bob Hunter give you a show-floor-level view of the 2008 International Woodworking Fair. Check out their top picks from the show. Epilog Zing, Freud, Oneida, GL Veneer, Grizzly, Magswitch, Sawstop

2008 IWF Day 3 Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:50:14 -0700

Editor-In-Chief Bill Krier and Tools Editor Bob Hunter give you a show-floor-level view of the 2008 International Woodworking Fair. Check out their top picks from the show. Lee Valley, Steel City, Interlam, Adjustabench, Dewalt, 3M Skull Screws

2008 IWF Day 4 Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:50:23 -0700

Editor-In-Chief Bill Krier and Tools Editor Bob Hunter give you a show-floor-level view of the 2008 International Woodworking Fair. Check out their top picks from the show. Wood Werks, General, Titebond, Line Design, Festool, Bessey, Accuride

Norm Abram Interview - 2008 IWF

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:48:43 -0700

Master Carpenter Norm Abram from the hit television series The New Yankee Workshop and This Old House sat down for an interview with WOOD magazine tools editor Bob Hunter at the 2008 International Woodworking Fair.

Splinter Update

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:52:06 -0700

We caught up with Joe Harmon and the Splinter wooden supercar team at the 2008 International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Joe brought us up to speed on the car's status.

Jim Craig Interview - 2008 IWF

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:20:27 -0700

Jim Craig was the goalie for the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team - the Miracle on Ice team. WOOD magazine tools editor Bob Hunter caught up with him at the International Woodworking Fair.

Tree Bench Installation

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Assembling the tree bench on-site. From WOOD magazine #190

Display/Gun Cabinet

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:10:43 -0700

WOOD Magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz shows off the features of this 2-in-1 project. This handsome piece from issue 185, September 2008 can be built as either a display case or a gun cabinet.

Shop Cart/Workbench

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:58:28 -0700

WOOD Magazine Design Editor Kevin Boyle walks you through some of the features of the mobile Shop Cart/Workbench featured in issue 185, September 2008.

Mission End Table

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:39:55 -0700

Design Editor Jeff Mertz shows off the design details of the Mission End Table, part of WOOD's Basic Built series, from WOOD Magazine issue 184

Outdoor Bar Server

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:48:49 -0700

WOOD Magazine Design Editor, Jeff Mertz, shows off the features of this beautiful cedar outdoor bar server, a project from WOOD Magazine, issue 184

Chinese Checkers

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Make this classic children's game.

Tips from Norm Abram

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:45:45 -0700

Tools Editor Bob Hunter follows Norm Abram around Old Sturbridge Village to find out what inspires "America's Woodworker."

Building the Splinter supercar

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:57:11 -0700

Joe Harmon, creator of the Splinter, discusses the car, the work process, and his inspiration for building a 200-plus mph wooden supercar.

Shop-made Vacuum Bag

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:57:40 -0700

Joe Harmon and the Splinter supercar team demonstrate how to make a shop-made vacuum press bag using only home center materials.

Portable Sanding Drum

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Turn an electric drill into a portable sanding drum.

Precision Cuts With Basic Tools

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Glue-joint-ready cuts don't require expensive tools. See how you can make an easy guide for straight cuts and jointed edges with just a circ saw and router.

Rout Perfect-Fit Dadoes

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

WOOD Magazine Techniques Editor Bob Wilson shows you how to rout perfect-fit dadoes of any width using what may be the world's simplest jig.

Perpendicular Holes Without a Drill Press

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Get drill press accuracy from your portable drill using inexpensive jigs. WOOD Magazine's Kevin Boyle demonstrates in this free video.

Make Rounded Corners With Your Router

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

WOOD Magazine's Bob Wilson shows you how you can make rounded corners of any radius time after time with a simple jig.

Resawing basics

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Senior Design Editor Kevin Boyle demonstrates the basics of resawing on the bandsaw.

Bandsaw Tuneup

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:41:12 -0700

Regular tuneup of your bandsaw will keep your tool performing at its best. We'll show you how.

Tensioning Your Bandsaw Blade

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:45:56 -0700

WOOD Magazine's Craig Ruegsegger takes the mystery out of properly tensioning your bandsaw blade.

Folding a Bandsaw Blade

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:41:32 -0700

WOOD Magazine's Craig Ruegsegger demonstrates the safe way to fold and store a bandsaw blade.

Making a Curved Tapered Leg

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:35:52 -0700

When you add graceful curves to your woodworking projects, you increase the appeal. Learn this simple technique for cutting curved tapered legs, such as those on the bow-front table project in WOOD magazine issue 172 (October 2006), using a bandsaw.

Resawing Found Wood

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:33:44 -0700

Trees are falling every day, and as a woodworker, you oughta be able to get something out of that, right? This video demonstrates how to turn found--and round--wood into usable lumber for your projects.

Making the Pogoda Box Top

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:13:57 -0800

The gracefully curved top of the Pagoda Box in issue 176 (May 2007) may look complicated, but WOOD magazine Master Craftsman Chuck Hedlund designed two simple jigs that make the job a breeze.

Installing a Bandsaw Riser Block

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:50:08 -0700

For less than $100 and about 30 minutes of your time, you can increase your bandsaw¿s resawing capacity by 6¿.

Prevent and Fix Finish Drips

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Flawless finishes begin with proper application. But drips can sneak in. Here are tips on fixing them.

Smooth Filled-Pore Finish

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Deep pores preventing you from getting that high-gloss sheen? Bob Wilson's got the solution: the filled-pore finish.

Basic Finishing: Part 1, Project Preparation

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:40:18 -0700

In this first of a 3-part series on Basic Finishing, Jim Heavey shows you how to prep your project for finishing.

Basic Finishing: Part 2, Staining

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:41:08 -0700

In part two of our Basic Finishing series, Jim Heavey shows you how to apply a problem-free color coat using oil-based stain.

Basic Finishing: Part 3, Brushing on a Topcoat

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

In part three of our Basic Finishing series, Jim Heavey concludes his project by showing you how to apply a protective topcoat while avoiding time-consuming errors.

French Polishing Basics

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

WOOD Magazine Techniques Editor Bob Wilson demonstrates how to apply a super glossy shellac finish using a centuries-old technique.

Faux Finishes

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:43:18 -0700

Learn how to create leather- and pewter-look finishes with home-center materials.

Matching Color on Plywood and Solid Wood

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Tips for matching stain colors on plywood and solid wood.

Drilling Shelf-Support Holes

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:00:00 -0800

WOOD Magazine Projects Editor Jan Svec demonstrates four easy and inexpensive methods for drilling evenly-spaced, perfectly-aligned shelf support holes for adjustable shelves.

Making Super-Simple Drawers

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

WOOD Magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz shows you how to build super-simple drawers using only one setup on your tablesaw

Super-Simple Drawer Mounting

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Using a quick jig and a simple repeatable step-by-step process, WOOD Magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz makes mounting drawers easy.

Steam Bending

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:36:32 -0700

After a couple of hours in a steam box, even hardwoods bend at your will. For complete details, check out the link below.

Handling Sheet Goods

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:58:42 -0700

Full-size plywood and MDF sheets are hard to manage by yourself, and can be dangerous to cut on a tablesaw. WOOD magazine design editor Jeff Mertz shows how to safely handle sheet goods in your shop.

Using a Card Scraper

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:37:19 -0700

Want super-smooth panels fast? Craig Ruegsegger walks you through the simple steps for sharpening and then using a card scraper

Shoulder Plane Techniques

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Step up to precision-fit mortise-and-tenon joints with the shoulder plane. Master Furnituremaker Tim Peters demonstrates the techniques.

Dovetail Showdown

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Man vs. Machine. Armed only with hand tools, WOOD Magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz challenges Tool Tester Pat Lowry and his dovetail router jig to a dovetail showdown!

Quick and Easy Sharpening

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:37:55 -0700

Put a razor-sharp edge on your chisels and plane irons using self-stick sandpaper, and a grinder equipped with a stone and buffing wheel. You'll be amazed at the speed and the results.

Setting up a Scraping Plane

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:38:12 -0700

Highly figured woods, such as quilted maple and lacewood, tend to tear out when machined. That¿s where a scraping plane comes in handy for a divot-free finish. Learn how to create the necessary burr on the blade, and more!

Bevel Panels with a Saddle Jig

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Cutting bevels on the tablesaw with a saddle jig for the rip fence.

Beveled Tapers on the Tablesaw

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Using a sled to cut beveled tapers on the tablesaw.

Easy Taper Jig

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:15:57 -0800

WOOD's Craig Ruegsegger demonstrates a simple taper jig that will have you churning out elegant table legs in no time flat.

How to Use a Dovetail Jig

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:46:57 -0700

The intricate dovetail joint has long been the mark of a true craftsman. This intricate joint is within your reach. WOOD Magazine's Jim Heavey shows you how to set up and use a dovetail jig to route perfect dovetail joints.

Three Great Tablesaw Jigs

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Make your tablesaw even more versatile and accurate with three simple shop-built add-ons. WOOD Magazine's Jim Heavey shows how to build and use a crosscut sled, 45-degree miter sled, and a thin-strip ripping gauge.

Box Joint jig

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Don't spend a ton of money on a box joint jig. Master Craftsman Chuch Hedlund shows you how to create this simple box joint jig from scraps, then demonstrates its use.

Laying Out an Ellipse

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:40:33 -0700

With a framing square and simple shop-made trammel, you can lay out a flawless ellipse, such as the one that defines the curve of the bow-front table project in WOOD magazine issue 172 (October 2006). Here's how!

How to Proportion Projects Pleasing to the Eye

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:42:14 -0700

This video will help you learn how to use a Fibonacci Gauge to proportion projects that are pleasing to the eye, Let's watch!

Miter Joints and Jigs

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:05:11 -0700

Cut miter joints with a homemade miter jig. Make and use a spline jig.

Exterior Glue Joint Torture Test

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Exterior adhesives are pushed to the breaking point to determine which holds best.

Perfect-Fitting Dadoes

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

A foolproof method for making perfect-fitting dadoes on your tablesaw.

Wood Joint Torture Test II

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700

You asked for it! Bob Wilson smashes his way through even more joints for the Wood Joint Torture Test II from WOOD magazine issue #181.

Rule Joint

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Need a joint that adds both form and function to your drop-leaf table? Then you need a rule joint. Master Craftsman Chuck Hedlund shows you how to make one.

Wood Joint Torture Test

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:40:08 -0700

For the "Wood Joint Torture Test" in WOOD magazine issue #173, we created and then destroyed more than 100 joints in our quest for the answers to those questions and more. This video shows some of the joints we broke.

Shop Tested: Loose Tenon Tools

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:37:33 -0700

Jeff Mertz demonstrates the four systems in this video. Learn the results of our testing of these jointmakers in issue 177 (July 2007) of WOOD magazine.

More Joinery Techniques

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:05:49 -0700

Tablesaw joinery: grooves, rabbets, dadoes, halflaps, and tenons. How to use a tenoning jig.

Even More Joinery Techniques

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:06:11 -0700

Cutting finger and box joints with your tablesaw.

Jointer/Planer Combo Machines

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Tools editor Bob Hunter explains jointer/planer combination machines and shows how to convert them from one function to the other.

Basic Stock Prep

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:49:51 -0700

Stop breaking the bank buying expensive home-center lumber. Save money by squaring your own stock. WOOD Multimedia Editor Craig Ruegsegger walks you through the basics of stock prep.

Drill Press Tips & Techniques

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:45:04 -0700

WOOD Magazine's Jim Heavey reveals the simple tricks behind drill press perfection. Learn the tips for setting up, tuning, and using your drill press.

Trick Out Your Drill Press

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:45:29 -0700

Check out these add-ons that let you maximize the versatility of your drill press. WOOD Magazine's Jim Heavey shows you how to use a mortising attachment and much more.

Mitersaw Basics

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:47:00 -0700

In this video, you'll learn about the different kinds of mitersaws you can buy, as well as some safety tips, and tricks for super-accurate cutting.

Removing Router Burn Marks

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Three simple techniques for cleaning up router burn marks

No-Math Geometry: Divide a Line

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Find the exact center of any line without measuring or even working with fractions.

No-Math Geometry: Radius a Corner

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Lay out any size radius on a corner with this simple method.

No-Math Geometry: 5-Point Star/Pentagon

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Lay out a 5-point star or a pentagon with this simple method.

No-Math Geometry: 6-Point Star/Hexagon

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

An easy way to lay out a 6-point star (Star of David) or a hexagon.

No-Math Geometry: Octagon

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

No-measure method for laying out an octagon.

Laying Out Irregular Curves

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Don't settle for regular curves when you can have irregular. Watch as Jan Svec demonstrates a simple method for laying out irregular curves.

Applying Iron-on Edging

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:42:58 -0700

We love to build with plywood because it's dimensionally stable and available anywhere. Here's how to apply iron-on edge banding to hide plywood's ugly edges.

Getting the Most Out of Your Router Table

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:54:31 -0800

Can your router table do this? WOOD Magazine's Jim Heavey shows you how to squeeze the maximum potential out of your router table with 5 useful tips and techniques.

Template Routing

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:53:06 -0700

You can make exact copies of project parts using an easy-to-make template and your router. We show you how.

Fine-Furniture Accuracy from Any Tablesaw

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:56:23 -0700

Even old hand-me-down saws and low-cost benchtop machines can produce clean, on-the-money cuts. WOOD Magazine multimedia editor Craig Ruegsegger shows you how to squeeze fine-furniture accuracy from any tablesaw.

Tablesaw Tune-Up

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

To make your tablesaw the precision cutting tool it should be, you should periodically tune it up. WOOD Magazine's Jim Heavey walks you through the steps to ensure your tablesaw's peak performance.

Zero-Clearance Inserts

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Avoid tablesaw tearout with a zero-learance insert. WOOD Magazine'sJim Heavey shows you two easy methods for customizing an insert for your tablesaw.

Tablesaw Basics

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:59:12 -0700

Learn about tablesaw uses, safety, functions, parts, kickback, and pushsticks.

Choosing a Tablesaw and Blade

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:00:33 -0700

Learn about tablesaw selection by studying the differences between contractors saws and cabinet saws. Next, we'll cover blade section and changing.

Tablesaw Adjustments and Maintenance

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:01:33 -0700

Learn about tablesaw maintenance, table adjustments, blade adjustments, miter gauge adjustments, and table waxing.

Ripping Large and Small Workpieces

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:02:00 -0700

Rip long stock and sheet goods. Then, rip thin strip safely.

Making tablesaw rip cuts

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:03:04 -0700

Check out these tricks of making tablesaw rip cuts safely.

Crosscutting Fundamentals

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:04:23 -0700

Make miter-gauge crosscuts with precision.

Crosscutting with a Sliding Table or Sled

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:04:49 -0700

Using the supersaw optional sliding table. Build and use your own sled.

Cutting Bevels and Raised Panels

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:05:30 -0700

Using your tablesaw to cut bevels and make raised panels.

Tablesaw Outfeed Table/Bench

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:06:32 -0700

For the space-starved shop, this nifty outfeed table/workbench stores over the top of your tablesaw. See how this wheeled wonder works.

Craftsman CompuCarve Demo

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

WOOD Magazine Projects Editor Jan Svec demonstrates the capabilities of the Craftsman CompuCarve.

Dust Collector Test

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

We tested a shop full of dust collectors for WOOD Magazine, issue 182. Jeff Hall walks you through our testing rig and methods.

Leigh Jigs new products, June 2007

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:51:32 -0700

See Leigh Jigs' new line of lower-cost dovetail jigs, as well as the new VRS dust collection system for their jigs.

Work Sharp demo in WOOD magazine shop

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:51:49 -0700

Kyle Crawford from Professional Tool Manufacturing demonstrates the fast, and nearly foolproof, Work Sharp power sharpening system.

SawStop tablesaw demo

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:52:07 -0700

SawStop is a cabinet-style tablesaw that stops almost instantly when the blade makes contact with skin. Don¿t believe us? Watch this test video from the WOOD magazine shop.

Veneering, Part 1: How It's Made