Building a home workshop starts with smart tool choices. Professional carpenters explain what matters most when picking a ...

While not technically a tool, a sturdy workbench with flat work surface is key to woodworking. One with two vises, like the 58-inch Nordic Plus workbench from Northern Tool, is even better! Planks can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Refreshing the place you call home can take on many different forms, yet the tasks of a modern home renovation often share the same goal ...

Carpentry is a useful skill for homeowners who want to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks—and for many, it’s a relaxing hobby. Whether you’ve tackled dozens of projects over the years or want ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The humble hand tool is often overlooked in favor of a powered alternative. Why reach for a ratchet and socket when you can rip a fastener off ...

PARKERSBURG, W. VA - Renowned Canadian hand-tool expert Rob Cosman’s heritage includes carpentry, furnituremaking and teaching. Now he is sharing his woodworking passion with his son, Jake. “Woodcraft ...

As the furniture industry shifts from solid wood to other wood-based products, traditional carpentry hand tools are also being replaced by modern power tools. PG Bison has, for instance, in recent ...

Close-up of full scale model of Engaku-ji Temple Shariden interlocking bracket complex made of Hinoki cypress (Courtesy of Ikaruga-Kōsha) A standard set of tools, installation view at the Takenaka ...