Add visibility with a paint pen
Have you ever been working in a less than ideal lighting situation where you had trouble reading the etched measurements or instructions on you jig? Grab a white paint pen and fill in those letters, n... Read More
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Pocket Hole Joinery 101: How to Build Strong, Seamless Joints
Pocket hole joinery is a game-changer for DIYers and woodworkers alike, offering a simple and effective way to create strong, seamless joints. Whether you’re building furniture, cabinetry, or home d... Read More
Juice Groove Router Bit vs. Core Box Router Bit: What’s the Difference?
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
Five Tips for Optimal Results from Your Miter Saw
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sharpening wood chisels
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
Clamp small pieces with hot glue
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
What is a Kreg pocket hole jig?
If you read read a lot of our DIY plans (or probably most any DIY plan these days), you’re going to see a lot of references to a Kreg pocket hole jig, or more commonly a “pocket hole jig&#... Read More
Easily find the center of any board
Finding the exact center of any board is easy. Lay a straight edge (ruler) across the board with an integer value lined up on one edge. Now, holding that edge in place, angle the straight edge until a... Read More
It’s the glue, not the nails…
Brad nails from a nail gun don’t provide any structural support – they are only there to hold the pieces in place until the glue dries. So always make certain to use the proper wood glue f... Read More
DIY easy foam brushes
Cut leftover packing foam into 1/4″ pieces, and use clothespins for handles. When you’re done your project, just throw away the foam (but save the clothespin).... Read More
DIY thumbnut from a screw and a washer
No need to go out and buy a bunch of thumbnuts to have laying around waiting to be used in your workshop jigs. Instead, make them on demand as needed. Simply grind a flat edge on an appropriate wi... Read More