Best Paint For Kitchen Cabinets: Expert Guide To Durable And Stylish Finishes
The best paint for kitchen cabinets is a waterborne alkyd or urethane enamel like Benjamin Moore Advance, in satin or semi-gloss, over good prep.
How To
How to Use a Table Saw for Perfect Cuts
How to use a table saw: set the blade 1/4 inch above the wood, keep the guard and riving knife on, rip along the fence, crosscut with the miter gauge.
How To Adjust A Block Plane: 8 Simple Steps For Maximum Precision
How to adjust a block plane: flatten the sole, sharpen the bevel-up iron, then set lateral alignment, depth and mouth opening, and test on scrap.
How To Use A Router Table As A Jointer: Our Top Tips For Success
How to use a router table as a jointer: offset the outfeed fence about 1/16 inch, align it with a straight bit, and feed board edges right to left.
How To Use A Jigsaw: Our Top Tips & Key Techniques For Successful Cuts
How to use a jigsaw: clamp the workpiece, pick the right blade, set the orbital action, let the blade reach full speed, and guide the shoe flat.
How To Build A Sawhorse Out Of 2x4s: Our Step-By-Step Tutorial
How to build a sawhorse from 2x4s: screw three boards into an I-beam, attach four splayed legs squared to the beam, then add rails for stability.
How to Tell if Your Wood is Seasoned for Woodworking
To tell if wood is seasoned for woodworking, check it with a moisture meter or the oven-dry test. Indoor projects need about 6-11% moisture content.
A Quick Guide to Cutting a Circle in Wood
Cutting a circle in wood is easiest with a router circle jig: set the radius from the bit, pivot on a center nail, and cut in shallow passes.
A Beginner’s Guide to Woodworking
A beginner's guide to woodworking: how to choose stable lumber, drill clean holes, cut, pick the right screws, sand, and finish your first projects.