Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

“Why Do My Wood Projects Take So Long?” R...

Published on May 26th, 2023

Q: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete...Continue Reading

Updated on May 27th, 2023

Building a table is one of the most deceptively simple woodworking projects going What could be easier than gluing up a...Continue Reading

Published on May 19th, 2023

A big part of woodworking success always comes down to small but important details Some of these have to do with the...Continue Reading

Updated on May 13th, 2023

While it’s true that woodscrews are a strong, practical and economical way to join pieces of wood for furniture, they...Continue Reading

Published on April 7th, 2023

There's something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing That's why I like what they call "box newel" railings...Continue Reading

Updated on March 29th, 2023

There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but most woodworkers haven't used the brass pin joint before In fact, I've...Continue Reading

Updated on March 16th, 2023

Sometimes a little creative thinking is all you need to make good things happen in the workshop, all without spending a...Continue Reading

Updated on March 8th, 2023

Trees only grow so big, and that’s one reason gluing boards together edge-to-edge to make wider solid wood panels is...Continue Reading

Published on March 1st, 2023

Aside from the kitchen, bathrooms take a lot of hard use Given how many people use household bathrooms regularly, and...Continue Reading

Updated on February 24th, 2023

The more I work with wood, the less I like sawdust Besides the health risks, it’s just plain bothersome, especially...Continue Reading

Published on February 20th, 2023

If you've ever felt the urge to build your own cabinets, I have an encouraging story to share I always find it exciting...Continue Reading

Updated on February 17th, 2023

I'm a cabinetmaker by trade, and I wrote my first magazine article about woodworking in 1988 Since then I've written...Continue Reading