CarveWright MachineThe CarveWright Wood Carving Machine, also known as the Craftsman CompuCarve, is a compact, powerful counter-top woodcarving machine. This impressive machine allows the woodworker to design a carving on computer, download the file to a memory card and carve the design on the machine. Learn the advantages and drawbacks of this very interesting woodworking tool, and how you can use it on your woodworking plans.

6 Bonus Forum Finds from KnotScott: New Frued Blade, Adding Rip Capacity, Avanti Blades, MORE!
I got an exciting email from KnotScott the other day with some updates and some BONUS forum finds! He took some time off from working on his fireplace to send us some FORUM FINDS! Thank you Scott!

1) Freud Premier P410 Fusion Blade:
“It’s different than most 40T general purpose blades, and does some things better, [...]

Perfect Grooves and Dadoes on Router Table (source: August Home)When routing a deep groove (or dado) on the router table, you’ll get much smoother results by making a couple of shallow cuts. To do this in the conventional way, you simply raise the height of the bit between cuts. But here there’s a catch. … (source: August Home) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Mtneer_man's Photo of His WoodshopWoodworker mtneer_man posted this photo of his woodshop showing the west wall of tools and parts storage. Notice the homemade roller table, overhead air lines and table saw with outfeed table.

The 3-4-5 RuleA long-held and very simple method for determining square is to use the 3-4-5 rule. This rule uses the Pythagorean Theorem (don’t worry, you won’t have to do any complicated math) to create a square corner. The principle is simple and very easy to implement, whether you’re dealing with a very small project or building a house. Learn to use the 3-4-5 rule to square up your woodworking projects.

Portable Shop TableThis image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on the image to see the step-by-step instructions for building this portable shop table woodworking project in your workshop.

30 Minute Home Improvement Ideas (source: About)Corresponding with the new Dremel 4000 Rotary Tool and the Dremel Multi-Tool, Dremel has put together ten great home improvement ideas with Paul Ryan of DIY Network. Additionally, Dremel is looking for more such ideas, and is willing to pay for them! Sub… (source: About) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Mortise & Tenon JointsMortise & Tenon joints have been employed by woodworkers for centuries. Learn tips and tricks for making strong, tight fitting mortise and tenon joints you’ll be proud to display.

Slab-Style Cabinet DoorsThe slab-style cabinet door is the most basic style of cabinet door. It can be made from plywood or melamine with the edges banded, or it can be made from solid wood. In this set of free woodworking plans, learn how to build slab-style cabinet doors using solid wood with tongue and groove joinery. They’re versatile, inexpensive and can be finished in a number of ways.

Ultimate Wood Sawhorses (source: About)As every carpenter or building contractor knows, a good set of sawhorses are practically worth their weight in gold. They can be just as useful in the wood shop. I’ve never found a stronger set of saw horses than the ones you can make from these free woodw… (source: About) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Make Your Own Ornaments (source: Growing Lifestyle)Contrasting woods and multiple-axis turning yield bold, distinctive tree decorations Christmas ornaments don’t have to (source: Growing Lifestyle) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Portable Miter Saw Stand PlansWhen a woodworking project calls for compound angles and/or very precise cross-cuts, the woodworking tool of choice is the compound miter saw. When working outside of the wood shop, a quality miter saw stand for your miter saw is almost a necessity. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build such a quality, sturdy portable miter saw stand.

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sandpaperThe finish on a woodworking project is only as good as the sanding job that is done underneath the finish. The first step to proper sanding is to choose the right grades of sandpaper for the job. Learn how to select the proper sandpaper for finishing your woodworking projects.

Bread TrayIn this set of free woodworking plans, we detail how to build a hardwood bread tray. This unique kitchen tray allows you to cut bread on the tray, while the crumbs fall through to the counter below. When the bread is cut, carry the tray for serving and leave the crumbs behind. This is a fun woodworking project to build.

Band Saw Circle Cutting JigMany woodworking plans call for cutting stock into circular shapes. Woodworking projects like round table tops, archways and many other circular forms need consistent, precise rounded cuts that can’t be obtained cutting by hand. One of the easiest ways to cut circular shapes is with a jig. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a simple yet very effective circle cutting jig for the band saw.

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Polyurethane Application TipsWhen finishing a woodworking piece, one common protective finish is polyurethane. While available in both oil-based and water-based versions, polyurethane is durable, easy to apply and provides protection to your piece. Learn methods for applying polyurethane properly to ensure a smooth, beautiful polyurethane finish to your woodworking projects.

Particle BoardParticle board is widely used in commercial furniture for a number of reasons: it is cheap, lightweight and stable. However, should you use particle board in your fine woodworking projects? In this article, we outline the advantages and disadvantages of particle board, to help you decide whether you should use it to complete your woodworking plans.

Build a Circle Cutting Jig for Your Band SawThis image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on any image to see the step-by-step instructions for building these woodworking projects in your workshop.

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Adapting Plastic To Cast Iron Pipe (source: Dave Osborne)We are renovating an old house that has a septic system. The pipe to the septic is cast iron. How can we change this pipe to plastic pipe? (source: Dave Osborne) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

How to Calculate Board Feet (source: About)For some reason, woodworkers as a group tend to detest math. So, what am I going to do? Show you how to use math to avoid getting ripped off at the lumberyard. Many lumberyards like to simplify their board-feet measurements by rounding, but this seeming… (source: About) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Planter Box Woodworking PlansNow that most of the large trim is attached, we’ll cover the exposed plywood edges of the corners with outside corner trim. Cut four pieces of 3/4" outside corner trim using your miter saw and tack the pieces in place using your pneumatic finish nailer or finish nails.

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Using Quality wood carving tools (source: Wood Carving Tools)Quality wood carving tools are essential to any one who wants to enjoy wood work to its fullest. A mechanic would not be able to work on cars with garden tools. Neither would a surgeon work well with roofing tools. Nothing beats a quality tool for the righ… (source: Wood Carving Tools) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Build a Tapering JigBefore completing the tapering jig, there needs to be one additional piece of material added to the jig. There are a number of methods that can be used for this task, but I like to cut a 2" wide piece of 1×3 or 1×4 and attach it one-inch up from the bottom edge of the left side of the tapering jig. This piece of stock will actually push the board being cut through the saw blade when the tapering jig is in use.

Woodworking GiftsLooking for ideas for woodworking gifts? If your someone on your gift list is a woodworker, check out this list of ten woodworking gifts. Find gift ideas ranging anywhere from under $50 to over $500, sure to please the woodworker on your list.

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Woodworking Roundup: Favorite Shop Sounds, New Old-Growth Mahogany, Concrete Jigs and MOREBoy do I miss KnotScott’s forum coverage… I’m still hustling to find a way to keep you in touch with all the weird, wild and wooly woodworking news from around the web. My solution for now is to use my Wood Working News and Notes feed over at HourlyPress. This nifty tool finds me the [...]

Make a Set of Washer BoxesWith the perimeter of the washer boxes assembled, add a bit of strength to the assembly by attaching a center cross-member. Be sure to attach it at the exact center of the sides to prevent any interference with the holes to be cut in the tops of the washer boxes in a later step of these free woodworking plans.

Dadoes on a Short Arbor SawMany small and medium table saws have relatively short arbors. This can be a problem when trying to use a stacked dado blade on one of these table saws, as the arbor isn’t long enough to accommodate the dado blade and chippers. Learn how to cut dadoes and rabbets when your table saw or radial arm saw has a short arbor.

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Mitered Butt JointsWhile the Butt Joint is the most basic method of woodworking joinery, a Mitered Butt Joint is often more favorable, because the end grain of the two pieces of stock are hidden. This is especially useful on picture frames or joining moldings. Learn how to create a clean mitered butt joint.

Mortise & Tenon JointsMortise & Tenon joints have been employed by woodworkers for centuries. Learn tips and tricks for making strong, tight fitting mortise and tenon joints you’ll be proud to display.

Half Blind DovetailsOf all woodworking joinery, the dovetail joint is known for strength and beauty. There are times when a half blind dovetail joint is the best choice for the connection. Learn when to use and how to build a quality half blind dovetail joint.

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