Woodworking Techniques: Scribing Stair Treads and Risers

I was recently asked about the process of scribing stair treads and risers to fit an uneven wall.  While the answer to this particular question deals with installing stair parts, the process  is known as scribing and can be used on a multitude of different woodworking projects. We all wish that the walls or staircases [...]

Woodworking Techniques: Preventing Tear Out

It must be very frustrating being a tool manufacturer.  As woodworkers, we demand that our tools perform flawlessly each and every time we use them. We also demand that in all but some very rare cases that the tool be capable of doing more than one task.  You wouldn’t be very happy with your tablesaw [...]