Woodworking

A no-splinter solution

Everything Sam Maloof touches — every chair, every table, every cabinet, every rafter, every molding, every window, every door, every latch — reveals his genius

The tool that takes the hassle out of sanding wood

Few tools are better for smoothing and shaping wood than a plane tool. Here we share the different types of bench tools, block tools, and maintenance tips.

For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood.

This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows us how to install beadboard wainscoting step by step in this guide.

Confused about wood flooring and which type works best? We've got answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Replacing damaged oak-strip flooring requires a little ingenuity—and a really sharp chisel. Here’s how to make a repair.

In this guide, we walk you through all of the steps needed to build a partition wall, including the tools needed for the job.

Protect decorative molding or trim from your hammer

Get a bigger bite with this tip

You can't use a power sander on a slender leg or baluster—you can smooth out those delicate features by strip sanding spindles.

In this guide, we'll show how to easily mill your own half-lap joint using nothing more than a portable circular saw and a chisel.

Wood that splinters when you try to saw it can be a hassle and a potential safety hazard. Read how to make clean cuts in our step-by-step sawing guide.

Here are some handy tips and tricks to keep harmful chemical strippers from damaging your floors during your next refinishing project.

A safe way to carry boards in a pickup truck

How wood scraps become a smooth, sound building material for the 21st century

Iron-on veneer tape does the trick