I grip a piece of pale lumber, lay it atop a pair of sawhorses and nod at Siu-Sing Shantur, 66, a retired commercial banker. She aligns the blade to the penciled line and powers up her circular saw.

Sure, wood’s a pretty tough material all around, but it’s still highly susceptible to temperature and moisture fluctuations from the surrounding environment. This phenomenon, known as wood movement, ...

Watch how a simple router mistake ends up costing a full board, and learn the key woodworking lessons to avoid the same problem. This video covers common routing errors, tool control tips, and how to ...

Harold Callen is a retired carpenter. He now teaches kids the art of woodworking from his home in New Palestine. Callen likes to use scrap wood to make useful items like this kitchen board. NEW ...