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In just under five feet of wall space, this pivoting cart can stow lots of full-size sheet goods and cutoffs. Just swing it out for easy access to either side.

These wood and epoxy coasters are a perfect DIY project to use up scraps of wood you have around your shop. It's also a great opportunity to make a project with epoxy without having to purchase gallons of it. We used Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast Epoxy and Rockler Silicone Coaster Casting Molds . The skills you learn on this project can be applied to making larger epoxy projects, such as river tables and deep pour projects.

You've got your planer, and you're eager to put it to work thicknessing and smoothing rough lumber. But before you do, let's make sure you're set up for success. This guide will give you some tips to get you there, such as how to position the planer in your shop, how to corral all the shavings it's going to create, and how to accessorize it to make your planing easier and more accurate.

In this video, Michael Alm adds an intricately patterned tambour top to a sturdy roll-top cabinet.

As with many woodworking tools, the hand plane dates back thousands of years. Hand planes use good old fashion muscle power to smooth and shape wood. They are a versatile and reliable tool for many woodworking and home improvement projects. This video was produced for its free video library by The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The Center is a nonprofit, international woodworking school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.

Cutting Gauges are like marking gauges, except they use a knife instead of a pin. A cutting gauge is most often used for scoring across the grain when marking long shoulders of joints but, they can also be used for cutting small strips of wood veneer. Like any cutting tool, a cutting gauge works best when sharp and well-tuned. This video was produced for its free video library by The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The Center is a nonprofit, international woodworking school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.

A hand plane is a versatile and inexpensive woodworking tool. It has a sharp blade that flattens, shapes and smooths wood boards. Hand planes are used by woodworkers, carpenters, cabinet makers and DIYers. There are many types of hand plane variations, each serving their own function and purpose. Like any cutting tool, a hand plane performs best when sharp. This video was produced for its free video library by The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The Center is a nonprofit, international woodworking school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.

In this video, April Wilkerson makes jewelry holders for her necklace, bracelet and earring collections.

A dovetail joint is made from a set of hand cut interlocking wedges often referred to as "tails" and "pins". Dovetail joints are known to be one of the strongest types of joints. When cut correctly and accurately, it's almost impossible to pull the joint apart. Depending on your project there are several different types of dovetail joints to choose from. This video was produced for its free video library by The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The Center is a nonprofit, international woodworking school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.

This space-saving shop solution gives you the capacity to make cuts on your miter saw without having to choose between workshop or bench space.

In this video, Chris Salomone improves the doors and drawer faces on his bathroom vanity.