How to choose the best wood for your project

Every woodworking project starts with one critical decision: selecting the right wood. The type of wood you choose can greatly impact the durability, aesthetics, and functionality of your finished pie... Read More

Top 8 beginner woodworking projects to build this year

Posted in Crafts

Woodworking is a craft that anyone can learn, and it all starts with the right project. As a beginner, it’s important to choose projects that are simple enough to build your confidence but also rewa... Read More

Essential Woodworking Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe in Your Workshop

Posted in Tools & Workshop

Woodworking is an incredibly rewarding hobby, but as any seasoned woodworker will tell you, safety should always come first. With power tools, sharp blades, and heavy materials involved, a workshop ca... Read More

Juice Groove Router Bit vs. Core Box Router Bit: What’s the Difference?

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

Router bits are some of the most versatile tools in woodworking, and choosing the right bit can make a significant difference in the outcome of your project. Two bits that often cause confusion due to... Read More

The difference between drill bit materials

Understanding the Different Materials Used to make Drill Bits: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted in Tools

Drill bits are a fundamental tool in any workshop, but not all drill bits are created equal. The material a drill bit is made from can significantly impact its performance, durability, and suitability... Read More

Five Tips for Optimal Results from Your Miter Saw

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

Welcome, woodworking enthusiasts! If you’re looking to elevate your woodworking projects to new heights of precision and craftsmanship, your trusty miter saw is the tool that can make it happen.... Read More

Best Woods to Use for Cutting Boards: A Guide to Durability and Food Safety

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When it comes to crafting a cutting board, the type of wood you choose matters just as much as the craftsmanship itself. A well-made cutting board is not only a functional kitchen essential but also a... Read More

Use handscrews to hold small pieces

Posted in Jigs

If you do enough woodworking, sooner or later you are going to come across a small piece you have to hold steady in order to drill, or cut, or router. Holding these small pieces by hand can be tricky,... Read More

Never lose your drill press chuck key

Posted in Wood Working Tips

If you’re anything like me, after using your drill press chuck key you place it down on whatever flat (or semi-flat) surface is nearby. I can’t tell you how many hours of my life I’v... Read More

Gang cut pieces for greater consistency and time savings

Posted in Wood Working Tips

If you have to cut multiple pieces at the same dimensions, it saves time and helps to ensure the pieces are more consistent if you gang cut them. What is gang cutting? Gang cutting is when you cut mul... Read More

Re-use silica packs to prevent rust

Posted in Tools & Workshop

Whenever I buy something new and it comes with silica packs, I make certain to keep those packs and put them in one of my tool drawers. The packs help absorb moisture in the air, thereby helping to pr... Read More

What are the different types of mortise and tenon joints?

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

A common question among beginning woodworkers is “what are the different types of mortise and tenon joints?” Here, we’ll provide illustrations and explanations of each of the more co... Read More

Sharpening wood chisels

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Standard wood working bench and butt chisels are traditionally factory ground at an angle of 25°, and this works well fine for most wood work. However your chisel will cut better and the edge will la... Read More

DIY Circular Saw Guide

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

Here’s a quick and easy DIY circular saw guide to make straight cuts in plywood. Have you ever needed to cut a plywood sheet, but you either don’t have a guide or trying to do the math to ... Read More

Options for attaching side rails to a headboard and footboard

Posted in Beds

If you’ve ever thought about, or have actually tried building your own bed frame, inevitably one of the questions that comes up is “how do I attach the side rails to the headboard and foot... Read More

Clamp small pieces with hot glue

Posted in Wood Working Tips

Have you ever needed to hold a small piece in place, but either didn’t have a clamp small enough to hold it or it was just too awkward of a position to clamp at all? Next time you have to hold s... Read More

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How to choose the best wood for your project

Top 8 beginner woodworking projects to build this year

Essential Woodworking Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe in Your Workshop

Juice Groove Router Bit vs. Core Box Router Bit: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the Different Materials Used to make Drill Bits: A Comprehensive Guide

Five Tips for Optimal Results from Your Miter Saw

Best Woods to Use for Cutting Boards: A Guide to Durability and Food Safety

Use handscrews to hold small pieces

Never lose your drill press chuck key

Gang cut pieces for greater consistency and time savings

Re-use silica packs to prevent rust

What are the different types of mortise and tenon joints?

Sharpening wood chisels

DIY Circular Saw Guide

Options for attaching side rails to a headboard and footboard

Clamp small pieces with hot glue