Wood is a hygroscopic material, absorbing and releasing moisture as the relative humidity of the surrounding air rises and falls. And as the moisture content of a piece of wood changes, so do its dimensions and weight. When wood is assembled into a piece of furniture, the changes can produce problems – some great, some [...]

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Set Up The Table Saw To Make Your Cuts. Unplug your saw. Always disconnect your Table Saw from the power while installing blades or making adjustments where your hands might be in harm’s way. Once all settings have been made, you can plug your saw back in before proceeding with your cuts. Check all alignments. [...]

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In some ways, selecting wood for turning is like choosing lumber for any woodworking project. Stock should be free from defects, such as knots, splits, checks, and shakes. Blanks for spindle turning should be straight-grained; for bowls and other faceplate work, grain is less of a concern. In fact, a wildly figured piece of wood [...]

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Ideally, joinery should achieve a balance between form and function. Each joint must complement the overall design of a piece while resisting the stresses to which it will be subjected. The choice of a joint will often be dictated by its function and location. Carcase corners can be joined with a host of joinery methods, [...]

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