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REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results

Published on October 20th, 2023

There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading

GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy

Published on October 20th, 2023

Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading

Brushless Motors: Understanding the Current Evolution in...

Published on October 12th, 2023

Every so often a sudden and significant advance happens in the world of tools, and a few years ago was one of those...Continue Reading

DOWEL JOINERY: Why It’s Easy to Love This Great Wo...

Updated on May 15th, 2024

If I had to choose just one method to join project parts for the rest of my woodworking career, the dowel joint would...Continue Reading

APPLYING WOOD STAIN: Watch My Video Tutorial About Stain...

Published on October 6th, 2023

In this video I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces This video is part of a complete online...Continue Reading

ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ...

Published on September 29th, 2023

The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get The...Continue Reading

FRAME & PANEL DOORS: A Simple Approach for Making Y...

Published on September 29th, 2023

Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design Besides looking fabulous, frame...Continue Reading

WOODWORKING SAFETY: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Tip

Published on September 21st, 2023

You definitely don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch the...Continue Reading

RANDOM ORBIT SANDERS: Watch & Learning the Basics o...

Published on September 21st, 2023

Electric random orbit sanders got popular about 25 years ago, and they're still a great option for some kinds of...Continue Reading

Understanding & Preventing Wood Warping

Published on September 21st, 2023

Every so often I get an email from a distressed woodworker looking for hope and relief The stories are all similar,...Continue Reading

HIDING WOODSCREWS: Tips for Concealing Screws Heads (Or ...

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

Bathroom Cabinet Refinishing Tips For Beginners

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

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