Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Archives

Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)

Published on January 18th, 2024

Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...

Published on January 11th, 2024

There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the best I know of...Continue Reading

Canadian Sailing Icon Proving Ground for Age Old Wood Finish

Published on January 4th, 2024

If you're looking to put a clear finish on outdoor wood, I have a story to tell you about a famous Canadian...Continue Reading

MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Bo...

Published on December 28th, 2023

It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...Continue Reading

WAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense ...

Published on December 21st, 2023

Wainscoting is a premium home feature because it makes spaces feel more refined and beautiful This article will help...Continue Reading

Revive Vintage Chisels (and other dull woodworking tools...

Published on December 15th, 2023

Good chisels never die, they just turn into paint can openers and screwdrivers But concealed under that dull and dirty...Continue Reading

SPADE BITS: A Simple, Cheap & Undervalued Woodworki...

Published on November 30th, 2023

Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large holes in wood, and they're useful in ways that other bits...Continue Reading

AMISH CARPENTERS & CORDLESS TOOLS

Updated on December 1st, 2023

Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola

Published on November 25th, 2023

Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading

How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets

Published on November 17th, 2023

I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 35+ years, and I can tell you all kinds of ways to waste...Continue Reading

THE ANTIQUE PAINT LOOK: Watch and Learn About This Great...

Published on November 17th, 2023

Chalked paint and it's close cousin milk paint are easy to like They're both safe, fast drying and when used in a...Continue Reading

4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Saw Blades

Published on November 3rd, 2023

While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading

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