How wide is it? Boxed in: If you don’t have a folding rule with a metal extension bar, you can still accurately measure inside a [...]

Bull’s eye Making the curve: Drilling a hole on a curved surface, such as molding, can be tricky because the bit has a tendency to [...]

Got it straight? Let your finger do the work: When scribing a straight line near the edge of a board, use your finger as a [...]

Chisel it away Hold it straight: To create a neat cut when making a stopped housing, mortise or dovetail joint, the chisel must be held [...]

Router rules Which way to go? When it comes to moving a router, the basic rule is: left to right as you face the cut. [...]

Avoiding splinters Here’s the bad side: Cutting plywood across the grain can create a splintered edge on one side of the board. This won’t matter [...]

Extension ladders Hand over hand: To raise an extension ladder, place its feet at the base of the wall. Starting at the top, walk the [...]