Misc. Tool Tutorials

This homemade X-Y drill press table is AMAZING!

Posted on November 10, 2021 at 9:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

So many features! You just have to see it to believe it!

The essential old tool you can MAKE YOURSELF!

Posted on September 8, 2021 at 7:58 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

How a router plane can benefit a modern, power tool workshop!

They lied to you about pocket screw joinery.

Posted on September 3, 2021 at 6:04 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Misc. Tool Tutorials

I make a case for using pocket screws for cabinets and furniture.

The MAGIC of card/cabinet scrapers!

Posted on August 30, 2021 at 12:37 am by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Misc. Tool Tutorials

A technique you can be proud to master!

A better working wood jointer, planer/thicknesser

Posted on August 26, 2021 at 12:25 am by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials

How to fix common problems and make your woodworking machines run better.

A clever technique for splined-bevel joints for mitered boxes

Posted on August 9, 2021 at 9:10 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Misc. Tool Tutorials

Cut an angled kerf into an angled face while holding the proper angle.

Sand, Scrape or Plane? The REAL reason…

Posted on July 10, 2021 at 3:39 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

How the process makes one method better than others.

How to make some EASY marking knives for extra $$$$

Posted on June 27, 2021 at 8:09 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

Use small pieces of wood to create a lasting impression!

Debunking the myth of hollow-grind sharpening

Posted on June 22, 2021 at 7:42 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Sharpening

Will a hollow grind make an edge more fragile? Hardly! And I can prove it.

How to make divided glass cabinet doors

Posted on June 18, 2021 at 6:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Misc. Tool Tutorials, Other Tutorials

Part 2 of a 3 video series on making glass doors for cabinets and furniture.

MORE secrets hidden in the handplane wall behind me.

Posted on June 12, 2021 at 9:16 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

After years of requests, we are finally touring the plane wall behind me.

The SURPRISING two hand planes power tool guys should own!

Posted on June 11, 2021 at 9:09 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

Power tool woodworkers have different needs- These planes fill them!

How a stick saved my hand from a chop saw!

Posted on May 12, 2021 at 8:46 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Quick-Tips, Shop Safety

This inexpensive safety device saved my hand and you should have one too!

Don’t waste your money on a CNC you don’t need!

Posted on April 29, 2021 at 8:13 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials

Deciding what is TRULY practical to do with a CNC in a small shop.

Marking knives vs. Robot Pencils- Which are better?

Posted on April 17, 2021 at 6:18 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking, Other Tutorials

It’s important to choose the best marking tool for the job.

How to PROPERLY use a marking gauge

Posted on April 12, 2021 at 5:44 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

These ancient tools are NOT obsolete in the modern workshop. Learn how to use them properly and you’ll be glad you did.

Why do they call it a jointer when it planes wood?

Posted on March 17, 2021 at 2:40 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask about one of the least understood tools in the workshop!

Should you hate sapwood?

Posted on March 2, 2021 at 7:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Hoity-toity woodworkers say don’t use sapwood. Do they have a point?

Why woodworkers LOVE cheap 1-2-3 blocks

Posted on March 1, 2021 at 6:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Other Tutorials

An old machinist tool has found a home in thousands of woodworking shops, and for good reason!

How to get a machine back to a prior setup

Posted on January 30, 2021 at 6:05 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Other Tutorials

When you have to make another piece a week later, how do you ensure you get your tools set up to make a perfect copy?

Tips For Duplicating Project Parts

Posted on January 13, 2021 at 8:54 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Misc. Tool Tutorials, Other Tutorials

When a project calls for more than one of the same thing, you need ways to make them quickly and accurately.

How to make BIG projects without being overwhelmed

Posted on December 31, 2020 at 8:53 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Misc. Tool Tutorials

You’ve made a cabinet, but can you make a kitchen full of them? Big projects start with efficient design.

The coolest way to make a raised panel door with tenoned frame!

Posted on December 5, 2020 at 7:26 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Misc. Tool Tutorials

Sometimes it’s fun to see something different. And THIS is different!

I’ll bet you’ve never made a box like this…

Posted on November 6, 2020 at 8:55 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

A double-beveled, dovetailed box made with a unique set of clever hand tools

Tools you DON’T need: Jointer vs Planer vs Drum sander

Posted on November 4, 2020 at 7:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Joinery, Misc. Tool Tutorials

Do you need all three milling machines? Just two? One? None? This video will tell you what and why.

Tips and tricks for choosing and using woodworking drill bits

Posted on September 30, 2020 at 6:50 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials

The six drill bits you need to know about- and how to get the most out of them.

Some clever ways to hold your work in a modern workshop

Posted on August 10, 2020 at 6:02 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Quick-Tips, Workshop Improvements

Unleash the power of the t-track!

Are you using the wrong kind of sanding block? What you need to know…

Posted on July 20, 2020 at 8:11 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Rigid, semi-rigid, flexible or contoured? Learn what to use, and when to use it.

Cheap chisels? How to make them scary sharp!

Posted on May 11, 2020 at 7:11 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking, Sharpening

If you’re a woodworker on a budget, you need to watch this video.

How to use a combination square as a router edge guide

Posted on May 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Quick-Tips

In under a minute you’ll learn a clever trick.

Everything you need to know about grinding woodworking tools on a bench grinder

Posted on April 15, 2020 at 6:50 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Sharpening

The most comprehensive tutorial on the subject you’ll ever find!

Problems with carbide helical jointer / planer heads?

Posted on March 9, 2020 at 1:25 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials

You need to know this before you rotate your cutters!

Cordless Drills vs. Impact Drivers

Posted on January 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Quick-Tips

Know what to use when, or suffer the consequences!

Choosing the Right Calipers for Woodworking

Posted on January 25, 2020 at 2:33 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

A comprehensive tutorial that will explain everything.

Stupid stuff people do with radial arm saws

Posted on January 14, 2020 at 9:20 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Shop Safety

Are these radial arm saw methods safe?

Which woodworking clamps should you buy?

Posted on October 17, 2019 at 8:55 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Other Tutorials

What to get when you want them all!

How to get the best out of your coping saw

Posted on October 13, 2019 at 3:16 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking, Quick-Tips

Why are coping saws so hard to use?

Must see homemade panel-cutting plywood cart!

Posted on October 10, 2019 at 5:48 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

Store and break down sheet goods right on the cart! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: Videos you may like► Plywood tutorial: https://youtu.be/Es9uKC6o_LQ…

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