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Retrofit a Miter Saw With a Laser

Add a laser guide to a miter saw in five minutes


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Benefits of a Track Saw

Why you'll own one—sooner or later


Proper Hacksaw Blade Installation

Is there really a right way to install a hacksaw blade?


How to Build the Three-Penny Crosscut Sled

Make perfectly square cuts with this simple table saw jig


Create Circular Saw Cutting Guides for Plywood

Make circular saw cuts so clean that you don't have to sand or touch up the plywood edges


Making Circular Saw Cuts

From cutting wide baseboard to framing a roof, these techniques make angle cuts easy and accurate


How To Rip Boards Safely On a Table Saw

Here's the right way to make rip cuts.


How to Build a Pine Garden Hutch

Keep all your gardening tools close at hand in this solid pine cabinet

Build a Victorian Screen House

Escape the bugs in style, whether you're entertaining friends or just hanging out


How to Make a Stool With a Jigsaw

Glue-and-screw furniture can look awesome! Make a matching side table and foot stool using a jigsaw.


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How to Build an Outfeed Table

Simple, adjustable and inexpensive


How to Build a Miter Saw Table

Make your own pro-grade miter saw/work table


Circular Saw Guide

Use this guide to make smooth, straight crosscuts


Table Saw Tips and Tricks

Make cleaner, safer and straighter cuts with easy-to-make accessories and jigs for your table saw.


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How to Use a Table Saw: Cross Cutting

An accurate miter gauge and fence and basic wood jigs are the key to perfect table saw cuts.


Crosscuts With a Table Saw Sled

This gadget makes even wide crosscuts safe and simple


10 Chainsaw Safety Tips

Chain saws are handy, hard-working tools. They can also be unwieldy and dangerous. These are our favorite tips for safe...

Install Mosaic Tile

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...


How to Use a Bandsaw: Essential Bandsaw Tips & Tricks

Anyone can figure out how to cut simple curves with a bandsaw. But these tips, from a seasoned bandsaw expert,...


There’s a Blade for That: The Many Types of Reciprocating Saw Blades

There's a reciprocating saw blade for cutting just about anything you can think of. There are also other attachments, which...


How to Get The Most Out of Your Jigsaw

Tips for smoother, cleaner, more accurate cuts with your jigsaw.