Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

How to Build a Workshop Utility Cart: Video Tour, Free P...

Updated on May 2nd, 2024

Reading Time = 6 minutes Video Watch Time = 7 minutes Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp...Continue Reading

HOW TO CUT WOOD: See How a Handsaw Reflection Helps Make...

Updated on May 1st, 2024

A good handsaw is quiet and makes almost no airborne dust This is one reason hand saws are perfect for...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Use Olive Oil to Fini...

Published on April 26th, 2024

Read my answer to a wood finishing question by subscriber JT, then watch my alternative suggestion Reading...Continue Reading

POCKET JOINT VIDEO LESSON: See How They Work & Why ...

Published on April 26th, 2024

Watch the video below (one of my most popular) for a detailed tutorial on how to make pocket joints part of your work,...Continue Reading

CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle ...

Updated on April 26th, 2024

I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made,...Continue Reading

Wood Screws Better Than Ever These Days

Published on April 18th, 2024

Quietly, over the last 30 years, something great has been happening to wood screws Several great things, actually...Continue Reading

RABBETS & DADOS: Understanding These Bedrock Woodwo...

Published on April 12th, 2024

If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood in all situations, there would be no need for anything other...Continue Reading

POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass...

Updated on April 6th, 2024

Want a glass-smooth urethane finish on wood The video and article below are one of my most popular pieces of content,...Continue Reading

Tools, Kids and Making Things

Published on April 3rd, 2024

It wasn’t until the third or fourth time I introduced elementary school kids to tools and woodworking in the...Continue Reading

Fine Woodworking Without Wood

Published on March 28th, 2024

Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and...Continue Reading

HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Thin...

Published on March 27th, 2024

If you're thinking of building stairs (or having a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading

VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints

Published on March 20th, 2024

There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with more than 15...Continue Reading

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