We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When folks learn that I'm a professional woodworker, they often respond with something like, "Oh, I'd love to do woodworking, but it looks so ...

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Woodworking can be a versatile, lifelong hobby — and doesn't require a ton of tools. We spoke to 2 professional carpenters for their tips on getting started with woodworking. They also shared the best ...

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The following excerpt on making warded locks was taken from Making Working Wooden Locks (Linden Publishing, 2000) by Tim Detweiler. This guide to creating fully functional, working locks from multiple ...

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