Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

ROUTER PITFALLS TO AVOID: Watch Out for These Five Big Ones

Published on September 30th, 2022

Routers are used for shaping and milling wood, and they do this by spinning a variety of bits at up to 25,000...Continue Reading

WOOD CARVING CLASSIC: How to Make Letters & Numbers...

Updated on September 23rd, 2022

It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a...Continue Reading

BUILD YOUR OWN CLASSIC CABINETS: Learn How With My Onlin...

Updated on September 23rd, 2022

If you'd like to save money and have a great time building your own amazing kitchen cabinets, built-ins or perhaps a...Continue Reading

WOODWORKING BASICS: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Pl...

Published on September 9th, 2022

How do you hide the edges of veneered plywood or particleboard in furniture and cabinets you make Solid wood edging is...Continue Reading

BISCUIT JOINER TRICK: You’ve Probably Never Seen T...

Published on September 9th, 2022

In the world of woodworking, biscuits are pre-made ovals of compressed hardwood that are used to create simple, strong...Continue Reading

USING A WOODWORKING JOINTER: How to Prepare Boards for G...

Updated on September 10th, 2022

If you aspire to do great woodworking in a home workshop, you need to start with wood that's flat, square and true The...Continue Reading

WOODWORKING TRICK: Simple Way to Replace Jointer Blades ...

Published on August 26th, 2022

Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic That's because all woodworking machines need tender loving...Continue Reading

Benefits of an HVLP Sprayer

Updated on August 13th, 2022

I made the video below back in 2009, but it still delivers value today The spray finishing scene is the same Click...Continue Reading

PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique...

Updated on August 5th, 2022

Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading

Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)

Updated on August 5th, 2022

Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...

Published on July 29th, 2022

There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the best I know of...Continue Reading

Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish

Updated on July 21st, 2022

If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading

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