Wood Preparation
Learn how to select, mill, and size lumber for project parts. Find out how to optimize lumber for maximum yield and the best appearance for your projects.
Even in a shop full of power tools, preparing stock using hand tools proves a valuable skill.
The jointer helps you flatten one face of a workpiece, and then square one edge adjacent to that face: the first steps in turning rough lumber into cabinet-quality stock.
Even for the most seasoned woodworkers, cutting with a handsaw can be intimidating.
Whether you’re felling a tree, cutting up one that’s already down, or just making turning blanks, this handy gear will make the work easier.
This blade has been a favorite of ours for years, and the newest version delivers cleaner cuts than ever before.
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