Marking gauges have been a staple of woodworking toolboxes for centuries. Along with a simple combination square (see below), it forms the basis for any kind of joinery wor… See more

The next tool on the list is another layout tool, and it’s even more essential than the first. What makes the combination square an ideal choice over other types of squares is its ease … See more

Ah, clamps. Ask any woodworker and they’ll tell you that you can never have enough of them. When you’re just getting started, however, there is a minimum you’ll need to ge… See more

In an age of high-tech power tools and extreme precision machinery, it can be easy to forget about the humble hand saw, which is one of the most basic woodworki… See more

The smoothing plane is an iconic tool for woodworkers, and for good reason. There’s something magical about gliding a plane across a piece of wood and watching the paper-thin … See more