Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

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

Updated on April 30th, 2022

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

Brushless Motors: Understanding the Current Evolution in...

Published on April 28th, 2022

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

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

Published on April 22nd, 2022

In this video I explain 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...

Updated on April 16th, 2022

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

DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...

Updated on April 16th, 2022

If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading

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

Updated on April 16th, 2022

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

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

Published on April 1st, 2022

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

WOODWORKING SAFETY: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Tip

Published on April 1st, 2022

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

WOODWORKING: 4 Most Important Air-Drying Tips for Your N...

Published on April 1st, 2022

Do you need to dry lumber for woodworking and making furniture Want to learn how to air-dry furniture wood properly...Continue Reading

Understanding & Preventing Wood Warping

Updated on April 2nd, 2022

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

WOODWORKING WISDOM: Five Tips You’ve Probably Neve...

Updated on April 5th, 2022

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

THREE FAVOURITE ROUTER BITS: Check Out This Video And Se...

Published on March 18th, 2022

A woodworking router is only as useful as the bits you have for it, and the three profiles I show here are easy to like...Continue Reading

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