Red oak and white oak are in the same family, but have very different characteristics. Unfortunately simply looking at the boards may not give you enough information to tell the difference between the two. And no, looking at the color of the boards won’t do it. Red oak isn’t really red, and white oak isn’t really white. Here’s the solution to the red vs white question. Cut a thin section off the end of the board and have a close look at it. The end grain of red oak is very porous. The end...

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How many times have you done this? Predrill a hole, grab a screw eye, put a screwdriver through the eye, and start tediously driving the screw eye in? Putting in one tiny screw eye? That’s not a bad solution. Driving large screw eyes, like you’d use on a swing set, or driving lots of screw eyes, and this process gets real old, real fast. Wouldn’t it be great if you could power drive screw eyes the way you power drive screws? If you own a set of Allen wrenches and a cordless drill.

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What is the best piece of equipment you can buy to cut a square hole in a piece of wood and what is the best way to cut a square hole?–any size from 1/2″ to 2″ square?

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Setting Up and Using Jointers and Planers

Jointers and planers are similar, but not identical. Each machine has a different function, but both machines are extremely useful when it comes to creating precisely machined boards in your shop. Additionally, buying your lumber rough sawn and doing you own jointing and planing can save you a lot of money! In broad strokes, jointers are the perfect tool for flattening faces and creating edges that are smooth, straight and square.

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What is Reclaimed Wood? Get Answers Now | WWGOA

Upcycling is all the rage today, and you may have wondered, “What is reclaimed wood?” Reclaimed wood has lots of features that make it worth bringing into your shop; its history, the wood’s character, and availability of species you may not be able to get otherwise. This instructional video from WoodWorkers Guild of America explains these benefits. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and working with reclaimed wood does have some downsides. Is it more or less brittle than today’s woods?

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My shop produces a diverse collection of projects in a limited space: 12′ x 22′. It’s important that every square foot be used efficiently. As a result I’ve focused on mobility of larger machines and some creative ways of storing smaller equipment. The latter is OK if the tool is for occasional use. However, frequently used bench-top tools – grinder, drill press and spindle/belt sanders – each required more innovation.

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Using Wax Paper as a Woodworking Tool Lubricant | WWGOA

Let’s face it; woodworking is more fun and satisfying when your tools are well-maintained and in good working condition when you go to use them. Many wood-shop tips suggest that one of the more important and yet commonly overlooked aspects of tool maintenance is to apply a tool lubricant to parts that maintain contact with your work piece as the tool is used. When it comes to choosing a good tool lubricant to use for this purpose there are many options to choose from.

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Do you tend to over-produce woodworking projects? People work with wood for a variety of reasons, but those who enjoy the process of creating are often left with an excess of product. It’s not a bad problem to have, but piles of finished items take up space and may even keep you from creating new things. If you are running out of space, but don’t want to stop creating, try these ideas for sharing your love of crafting with others — and for finding great homes for your finished projects.

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Choosing a Router Base: Flat vs Round Side | WWGOA

One way to guide a router through a cut is to attach a fence to the router, allowing the fence to ride along the edge of your work. An alternative approach is to attach a fence to your work, allowing the base of the router to ride along the fence. This shop-made approach is handy, since it doesn’t require you to go out and buy any router accessories. But you’ve got to make sure you’re handling this the right way.

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If you are doing breadboard ends on a project that will only be viewed from one side, say perhaps a sofa table or hall table that you never see the back side of the top with any regularity, could you glue instead the front third or so, so that you don’t get the misalignment of the front breadboard and field on a regular basis? Or would that lead to cracking, and/or misalignment still?

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The Best Way to Remove Rust From a Cast-Iron Tool Table | WWGOA

George Vondriska demonstrates the best way to remove rust from a cast-iron tool table. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

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Five Second-Tier Tools You Should Have

This story presents five of my favorite second tier tools. I call them “second tier tools” because they aren’t essential tools you need to set up a shop. However, they are high impact tools that are wonderfully useful and really make a difference in my woodworking endeavors. I think of them as the perfect shop partner. They save me gobs of time and do their job exceptionally well. The frequency that these tools are put to use in my shop and the smiles they bring to my face make them essential to

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How do you keep your table saw so shiny? I use tool spray, but it leaves the cast iron top foggy looking. Do you recommend a wax instead?

Box joints, also called finger joints, are a great way to join corners on a box. Not only do they add a significant amount of strength, they also look great. Especially when the box joint is made from contrasting materials. The table saw, equipped with a dado head, provides a great way to make box joints, provided you have a jig. WWGOA’s box joint jig video shows a simple shop-made box joint jig is the perfect solution to your box joint needs. Make Box, Woodworking Project Plans, Box Joints, Woodworking Box, Cool Wood Projects, Popular Woodworking

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Box Joint Jig Video: How to Make a Box Joint Jig for a Tablesaw

Box joints, also called finger joints, are a great way to join corners on a box. Not only do they add a significant amount of strength, they also look great. Especially when the box joint is made from contrasting materials. The table saw, equipped with a dado head, provides a great way to make box joints, provided you have a jig. WWGOA’s box joint jig video shows a simple shop-made box joint jig is the perfect solution to your box joint needs.

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