— Build Like a Girl

The first task sounded so easy: Use a utility knife to carve a sharp point on a carpenter’s pencil. But holding the blade at just the right angle proved tricky, and my point wasn’t quite sharp enough. When I used that dull pencil to measure and cut a piece of wood, my line was a little too thick, which meant the cut was slightly off. Not a deal breaker for the sawhorse I was building, but it could be a bigger problem if I were trying to make an Adirondack chair. READ MORE
 

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This crosscut table saw sled was featured in the Woodsmith Shop, Episode 403: Table Saw Jigs & Accessories.
 

Get the step-by-step plans to build this Precision Crosscut Sled: HERE

The lightweight sled design makes cutting large work pieces on the table saw a snap. The rock-solid fence ensures square cuts every time — with easy-to-adjust controls to make setup quick and simple. The versatile design lets you add various accessories, like a flip stop, ruler, and a box joint jig, and the adjustable, zero-clearance base means cleaner cuts with less chip-out for standard kerfs or dadoes. We’ve also included plans for building an optional fence extension to help with extra-long boards.

— Crafting a legacy out of wood

CBS News
Woodworker George Nakashima (1905-1990), considered a giant of 20th century furniture design, was a leader of the American craft movement. His legacy is continuing through his daughter, Mira, who took the reins of the company he founded, Nakashima Woodworkers. READ MORE »