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Willie Sandry

Willie Sandry is a Freelance Writer for all the major woodworking magazines, woodworker, crafter and upholsterer. He likes honestly built furniture that shows its true structure. He prefers strong, well-engineered joinery that will last for years to come. "From dabbling with my own small-scale lumber kiln, to milling and joinery, I enjoy every facet of the design and construction process." Find him on his YouTube Channel, The Thoughtful Woodworker
DP:20 Drill Press
By Willie Sandry on February 19, 2025

A Whole New Breed. Drill press design hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years, but now that’s changed with the all-new Laguna DP:20 model. It’s a...

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Japanese Style Joinery with a Tablesaw
By Willie Sandry on February 5, 2025

Old School Meets New Tools. Japanese style joinery is awe-inspiring craftsmanship that’s usually cut with hand tools. Most people don’t have the...

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Comparing LED Shop Lights
By Willie Sandry on January 22, 2025

Light the Room, or Light the Tool? Shop lighting is important for safety and accuracy, and reduces eye strain on those long work days. But should you...

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Laguna G8 Grinder
By Willie Sandry on January 8, 2025

Every Shop Needs One. A grinder is a fundamental tool in any workshop, whether that’s a one-person woodworking shop or a weld and fabricate affair....

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XP|20 and XP|14 Conveyors
By Willie Sandry on December 11, 2024

Fits Your Space, Fits Your Tools. You might think a roller conveyor is reserved for large woodworking shops or cabinet-making factories, but the XP|20

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Laguna DX3 DriftMaster
By Willie Sandry on October 30, 2024

A bandsaw is an incredible tool, capable of resawing wide boards far beyond the capacity of a tablesaw. But even a powerful bandsaw is only as good...

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Bandsaw Blade Types
By Willie Sandry on October 14, 2024

Select your blade Choosing the right bandsaw blade doesn’t have to be difficult if you know the basics. Yet if you pick the wrong blade, you won’t...

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Every Second Counts: Making The Perfect Wall Clock
By Willie Sandry on June 28, 2023

Make Time for This Great Project. Make yourself a handsome wall clock, or build it as a thoughtful gift. Either way, this slim wall-mounted clock...

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How To Make A Custom Magnetic Knife Holder From Start To Finish
By Willie Sandry on June 7, 2023

To Watch The Full Step-By-Step Video On How To Make A Magnetic Knife Holder, CLICK HERE Solid Walnut and Maple. A magnetic knife holder is a great...

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Matching a Furniture Finish
By Willie Sandry on May 3, 2023

If you have an existing piece of furniture and want to add additional pieces in the room to match, you’ll need to learn about matching finishes....

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