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Make a Perfect Miter Joint

Take your woodworking up a notch with these great tips

Make this ingenious, compact laptop stand in an hour with only a jigsaw, a drill, sandpaper and $10 in materials.

Build this take-down table saw table to make the perfect work station for a DIYer with limited garage space.

Take your woodworking to the next level with this simple jig. All you need are some miter gauges, plywood...

Tips for drilling big holes in wood and metal

Learn how to safely saw boards freehand, cut plywood with a straightedge guide and build a ripping jig for accurate...

Don't become an emergency room statistic. Master these cuts and do them safely.

What are rabbets and how can you use a dado blade on a table saw to create them?

Tips for Smooth, Accurate Cuts

Techniques for drilling big holes, deep holes and enlarging existing holes.

Brush up on the basics with this collection of circular saw do's and don'ts

The ultimate remodeling tool—with attitude

Using paste wax is the best way to lubricate the top of your table saw, which will help wood pieces...

A miter saw is a versatile tool that offers fast, accurate cuts. Learn how to use yours safely so you...

Are these new, wimpy-looking structural screws really as good as the old-fashioned, meatier lag screws?

Our team of experts reviews seven portable table saws that are ideal for DIY home use. We'll help you choose...

Watch and learn how to cut a wide board with a miter saw.

If you have several identical cuts to make, a stop block will make it go a lot quicker.

The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will show you how to make perfectly straight cuts with a circular saw.