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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.

Sage wisdom for getting a great shop started in your garage, basement or anywhere else.

Cribbage is a fun card game. It's easy to make a cribbage board with the Rockler Cribbage Board Drilling Templates . The acrylic cribbage templates let you drill hundreds of

A mortising gauge is a deceptively simple woodworking tool but an essential part of any makers toolbox if you do a lot of projects involving joinery. 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, Paul Jackman makes a giant rustic wall clock.

Right-sized, loaded with features and ready for double-duty in your shop, this downdraft table is designed around specialty panels that hold your wood steady and protect it while sanding. The upright back and sides effectively confine the dust and direct it down into the vacuum chamber.

A mortise and tenon joint is made up of two parts. The tenon of the joint works as a peg, and the mortise is the slot into which the tenon is inserted. Mortise and tenon joints and are most often used to join two pieces of wood at 90-degrees. 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.