Woodsmith

Every project featured in Woodsmith contains detailed, step-by-step illustrations and clearly written instructions to guide you through each stage of construction — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned woodworker. Plus, you’ll get practical, hands-on information covering woodworking techniques, tools, and tips.

Woodsmith

Avoid Kickback

Working with Small Parts

Ripping Thin Strips

Cutting Clean, Safe Bevels

Stopped Cuts

Dado Blade Basics

5 Tips for Making Zero-Clearance Inserts

Hold-Downs & Featherboards • These low-cost accessories hold the key to making accurate, safe table saw cuts.

Mastering Miter Gauges

Maintaining a Table Saw Top

Mighty Miters

Dadoes, Rabbets & Grooves

Tilted Tenons

One Blade Joinery

Bridle Joints

Perfect-Fitting Finger Joints

Locking Rabbet Drawer Construction

Hidden Groove Joint • Use this easy-to-make joint to build cabinets and cases that will last a lifetime.

Through Dovetails

Cove Profiles Raised Panels • A simple jig and a dado blade are all you need to make attractive raised panels.

Saw Sled Duo • A saw sled is the perfect way to ensure precise and safe crosscuts when working at the table saw, and the pair you see here can do all that and more.

Tenoning Jig • Unlike some tenoning jigs, this one lets you cut both tenon cheeks without flipping the workpiece. It’s easily adjustable, and a built-in, spring-loaded clamp ensures accuracy pass after pass.

Table Saw Cabinet • Providing a perfect home for blades, inserts, and more, this cabinet is the perfect companion for your time at the table saw.

Modular Outfeed System • This expandable outfeed table can be rearranged to suit all your needs.

Outfeed Table • With this outfeed table attached to your table saw, you’ll be able to cut full sheets of plywood and long pieces of lumber with ease.

Table Saw Handbook Vol. 2 Sources