Edition — Independence Day

Shop Project

Box-Jointed Tool Tote

Part 1: Tool Tote Part 1

Whenever you have a job outside of the shop, you need a way to take and organize your tools. One solution is this double decker tote. Follow along as Logan Wittmer builds a version for himself.

Shop Project

Box-Jointed Tool Tote

Part 2: Tool Tote Part 2

In the second part of this series, Logan Wittmer wraps up the construction of the tool tote. He forms the uprights and the handle.

Woodworking Technique

Arts & Crafts Details

You can use your table saw to create distinctive Arts & Crafts details. In this video, Phil Huber shows how easy it is to create a four-square look by combining some basic cuts.

Woodworking Technique

Carved Diamond Molding

"Carved molding" usually means complicated profiles using a number of specialized tools. Chris Fitch demonstrates the process for carving an English Arts & Crafts style molding. The only tool you need is an ordinary bench chisel.

Shop Tip

Bar Clamp Connectors

Quick-action, pistol-grip clamps are great additions to a shop. But they come in a limited range of sizes. Here's a intriguing way to link two clamps to extend the reach of the clamp using some common hardware items.