While not technically a tool, a sturdy workbench with flat work surface is key to woodworking. One with two vises, like the 58-inch Nordic Plus workbench from Northern Tool, is even better! Planks can ...

Tired of flimsy tool handles? Learn how to upgrade your handles using scrap wood and hand tools, no lathe required! This ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking offers numerous benefits. Just the creative process gives back in a meaningful way, and that's before you consider the fruits of ...

Whether you are shaving out the edges of a door or smoothing the side of a bookshelf, hand planers are vital tools to keep closeby for any woodworking project. Hand planers shape up slight ...

Chris from YouTube channel Chop With Chris demonstrates how to build a wooden crossbow using only hand tools. Check it out above. Chris uses walnut for the stock, hickory for the bow, and Brazilian ...

Twist drill A standard drill bit with two twisted, fluted cutting edges to remove material Wood Flat drill Has a flat face, a pin at the bottom, and two cutting edges. Allows for a flat blind hole to ...

If you've spent any amount of time working with tools, you've probably come across the DeWalt brand, which has been around for ages, releasing everything from heavy-duty power tools to small and ...

No equipment? No problem! New books teach crafters to knit without needles, sew clothing without a machine, and woodwork without power tools. Sabrina-Rose Benedict. Better Day, Nov. Benedict has ...

I recently spotted the Instagram account of Seattle based woodworker Anne Briggs. I noted her 26,000 followers and became curious. After poking around her blog I discovered Anne is someone who is ...