We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking is one of the oldest professions around, and a surprisingly exciting modern hobby. Plenty of people have found themselves sitting ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For a space where you can work with wood or take a class to learn how, check out Do It Yourself Woodshops. “We have 4,000 square feet of shop space with the tools, storage and workspace for anyone,” ...