Woodworking Guides

How to Cut Straight With a Circular Saw: The Simple Straightedge Guide Trick
How to Cut Straight With a Circular Saw: The Simple Straightedge Guide Trick
Build a two-piece straightedge guide in an hour and your circular saw will cut clean, straight lines, from 2x4 crosscuts to long plywood rips. Read more...
How to Measure and Mark Wood Accurately (So Every Cut Is Square)
How to Measure and Mark Wood Accurately (So Every Cut Is Square)
The simple marking habits that turn a good measurement into a square, accurate cut, from the V-mark to the waste-side X and the saw kerf. Read more...
How to Read a Tape Measure: Fractions Made Easy for Woodworking Beginners
How to Read a Tape Measure: Fractions Made Easy for Woodworking Beginners
Every line on a tape measure explained in plain words, plus a 1/16-inch fraction chart with decimals and millimeters you can print for the shop. Read more...
How to Read Woodworking Plans: A Beginner's Guide
How to Read Woodworking Plans: A Beginner's Guide to Cut Lists, Diagrams and Symbols
Materials lists, cut lists, exploded views and abbreviations explained in plain English, so you can follow any plan with confidence. Read more...