Creating a rabbet involves cutting a square section out of a piece of wood, also referred to as a stock. When the square is cut, it creates a recess or a groove. Rabbets are usually used to connect two pieces of stock, especially when building cabinets. They are one of the first joints new woodworkers learn.
Norm Abram’s video on Woodworking: Tablesaw Rabbet Fence improvement
A router table makes quick work of cutting raised panels. But an alterative to buying expensive router bits to do this is to cut them on your table saw. Here are a couple of tips to make the job go easier, so you’ll end up with smooth, clean bevels and square shoulders.
Norm Abram’s video on Table Saw: Panel cutting sled or slide
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required. Therefore, when adjusting the saw for out of square corners, the user needs to only adjust the miter system, as opposed to both miter and bevel systems when laying crown materials flat.
Ask The Builder video on cutting crown molding
The tape measure is one of the most common tools in a woodworker’s arsenal; in fact it is so common that most people take it for granted. Many people do not even think of their tape measure as a tool. But, the reality is there are not many projects that do not require accurate measuring and marking.
A good tape measure in the hands of someone who knows how to get the most out of it ensures that a project gets off to a good start. If you haven’t ever taken the time to learn what your tape measure can do, or if you just want a refresher, check out our tape measure tips and tricks.
Ask The Builder video on the measuring tape
A good video on using plywood to build your projects.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3l6vx_episode-33-on-the-edge_school