Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
CLASSIC WOODEN STAIR RAILING VIDEO: See How It All Goes ...
Published on September 6th, 2024
Video Watch Time = 10 minutes There's something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing That's why I...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING: Dowel Joints Simple, Effective & Invisible
Published on September 3rd, 2024
Dowel joints are one of the best ways to connect pieces of wood in the home workshop They're fast, low-tech,...Continue Reading
Article
CRAFTSMANSHIP: Creating Quality in a World of Junk
Published on September 3rd, 2024
All things – even good things – eventually come to an end That said, the right attitude towards woodworking...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BRASS PIN WOODWORKING JOINT: Learn How Easy It Is To Mak...
Published on August 30th, 2024
This brass pin joint in red oak is a simple yet classy way to strengthen a wood joint while also calling attention...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
“How Do I Get Quartersawn Lumber 2x6s?”
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 3 minutes Question: "I bought plans to build a workbench and...Continue Reading
Finishing
Rejuvenate Old Wood Finishes With Ease
Published on August 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes There’s something especially glum about a worn, dented and scratched finish on...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BETTER WOODWORKING: Make a Simple, Effective Edge Sander...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Sometimes a little creative thinking is all you need to make good things happen in the workshop, all without spending a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
EDGE-GLUING SOLID WOOD: Three steps for success in the h...
Published on August 9th, 2024
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
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
MITRE SAW TRICKS: Watch Video (1.5 million views) and Le...
Published on August 6th, 2024
If you're a woodworker and you have trouble cutting precise mitre joints, then the 15 minute video tutorial above...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Marking and Sawing for New Woodworkers
Published on July 30th, 2024
Click above for a video lesson on marking and sawing wood This video comes from my online course Woodworking for...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Woodworking Dust Collection System: How to Design and In...
Published on July 26th, 2024
The more I work with wood, the less I like sawdust Besides the health risks, it’s just plain bothersome,...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
Stripping Paint? Beware the Lead Hazard
Published on July 23rd, 2024
Q: I'm stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice I've tried...Continue Reading