Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

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

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

HAND-FORGED HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Po...

Published on March 15th, 2024

Just for fun, a two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a super-sharp chisel and mallet to create a pocket for a...Continue Reading

ROUTER PITFALLS TO AVOID: Watch Out for These Five Big Ones

Published on March 8th, 2024

Routers are power tools used for shaping and milling wood, and they do this by spinning a variety of bits at up to...Continue Reading

WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS: Footstool Project Teaches the...

Published on March 8th, 2024

Are you interested in learning to work with wood You’ve come to the right place The best way to make that happen is...Continue Reading

WOOD CARVING CLASSIC: How to Carve Incised Letters &...

Published on March 1st, 2024

It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a...Continue Reading

BUILD YOUR OWN CLASSIC CABINETS: Learn How With My Onlin...

Published on March 1st, 2024

If you'd like to save money and have a great time building your own amazing kitchen cabinets, built-ins or perhaps a...Continue Reading

Finishing Outdoor Wood So It Lasts

Published on February 23rd, 2024

Finishing outdoor wood isn’t like most things in life When you turn the ignition key in your car, the engine almost...Continue Reading

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