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In this Rockler demonstration you'll learn how to use the Rockler Steam Bending Kit to bend pieces of wood to form interesting pieces. The basic techniques you'll need to get started are demonstrated to make a set of coat hooks.

Cordless tools have come a long way in a little more than 20 years. Now there are cordless versions of tools that we never thought possible. I this video you'll see how we used a cordless biscuit joiner , router, sander and even a miter saw to make a beautiful oak picture frame.

Three new tool accessories from Magswitch are easy to attach and hold securely. Each Magswitch features a switchable magnet that clings to any ferrous metal surface.

Portable drill guides essentially turn a handheld drill into a small drill press. The drill attaches to a shaft that is connected to a chuck, which is guided in a straight line on two rails. The angle of the guide can be changed in relation to the workpiece, and most also feature a depth stop. It's a great tool to have if you don't have space for a full-size drill press or if you need to drill angled or repetitive holes when your drill press is either inaccessible or won't work for the application. The problem with most drill guides, however, is they tend to be a little flimsy and not very precise. The Rockler Portable Drill Guide has all of the features of previous drill guides, with the added advantage that it is also built like a tank. A large 1/2"-capacity Jacobs chuck glides amazingly smoothly on ball bearings.

Benchtop planers are an extremely useful tool for any workshop. The perform one of the most important tasks in woodworking — smoothing lumber and machining stock to a specific thickness. The Jet JWP-13BT Benchtop Planer with Helical Style Head is featured in this video.

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. I used MAS Table Top Pro Epoxy and Mixol Universal Tints to create the epoxy stripes. The skills you learn on this project can be applied to making larger epoxy projects, such as river tables and deep pour projects.

We've had to cancel our in-store demonstrations in the coming weeks, so we’re moving the demos online. This week Rob Johnstone shows you the basics of applying Old Masters Wiping Stain. and Old Masters Fast Dry Wood Stain.

Epoxy resins come in different formulas. MAS Deep Pour Epoxy consists of three parts resin to one part catalyst.

One of the most common and easiest ways to build cabinet face frames is with pocket hole screws.

Learn a brief history of modern cabinet construction and the benefits of designing and building your own cabinets.

Eliminate the possibility of misaligned shelves and cut your setup time in half with the easy-to-use Pro Shelf Drilling Jig!