You can teach an old tool new tricks. Improvements to basic hand tools such as the wrench, screwdriver and hammer make it easier to do-it-yourselfers to do it ...

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 ...

A bevel edge chisel isn't the most commonly used tool a homeowner might need, but when a job calls for it, there is no replacement. A chisel is a very basic hand tool and has a specific job. A ...

Woodworking is rarely viewed as an affordable pastime. Whether it's done in a professional capacity or as a hobby, the act of shaping and molding wood into something completely different is one that ...

This video shows how to build a sturdy carpenter’s sawhorse using traditional joinery and basic hand tools. It is designed for beginners who want to improve accuracy, tool control, and woodworking ...

The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge traces wood from tree to finished furniture — all using hand tools. More than 25 years ago, Roy Underhill adopted the word “woodwright” when he ...

Clean cuts start with sharp tools—and a solid shooting board. In this quick and easy woodworking build, we show you how to make a basic shooting board that helps you get perfectly square edges and ...