Fine Woodworking

Tom McKenna

Free plans for Unlimited members

March 29, 2021

You asked for it. Now you have it. Unlimited members have free access to Fine Woodworking's entire digital plan collection.
From the Editor: Publishing during a pandemic

June 3, 2020

If this were a normal year, Tom McKenna's editor's letter would be filled with stories about how much fun we had at Fine Woodworking Live 2020 last April. But this has not been a normal year.
Start Woodworking: Small step stool

May 11, 2020

Built of walnut, this elegant step stool offers beginner woodworkers some great lessons in joinery that can be easily incorporated into larger projects as their skills progress. In this Video…
From the Editor: Partnership revolves around turning

April 3, 2020

Fine Woodworking and the American Association of Woodturners launched a content partnership in February 2020.
Hand-cut dovetails: Now is the perfect time to practice

March 31, 2020

Practicing these skills will help take your mind off of the news, and it's a great way to use up some scraps.
Pattern-Routing Basics

March 20, 2020

In this project video on making a step stool, you'll learn the fundamentals of pattern-routing.
How to Cut Double Tenons

March 20, 2020

In this project video on making a step stool, learn how to cut and trim through-tenons. You'll also get some tips on making tapered cuts on the tablesaw.
Making Wedges for Through-Tenons

March 20, 2020

Wedges add strength and style to through-tenon joinery. In this project video on making a step stool, learn some tips and tricks for cutting the wedges and the slots for them.
How to Glue up Wedged Through-Tenons

March 20, 2020

In this project video on making a step stool, learn how to assemble and glue up wedged through-tenons. You'll also get some finishing tips.
How to Mill Lumber and Cut Through-Mortises

March 20, 2020

In this project video on making a step stool, learn how to cut clean through-mortises using power and hand tools.

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