Most woodworkers I know put one blade on the bandsaw and keep it there. Maybe that’s because they don’t have a good selection of blades, or maybe...
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Five Tips for Starting a Woodworking YouTube Channel
In a recent blog, I presented some reasons why I think you should consider starting a YouTube channel to share your woodworking with the world. If...
Continue ReadingIf you’re like many woodworkers, you occasionally watch a woodworking video on YouTube and say to yourself “I could do that.” You might even say “I...
Continue ReadingBlock Plane Trash to Treasure in 30 Minutes
Even the most hard core power tool woodworker needs a couple good block planes; one standard, and one low angle for planing end grain. I use mine for...
Continue ReadingFinding your Woodworking Inspirations
As with any art or craft, good woodworking design doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We often start by being inspired by someone else’s work, then add our...
Continue ReadingFrom Garage Woodworker to Shark Tank to International Furniture Success
Like many successful woodworking business owners, Kiersten Hathcock started out with a mission. But Kiersten’s mission was surprisingly modest when...
Continue ReadingBuild A Mid Century Stereo Rack Or Cabinet
Woodworking projects come in all shapes and complexity levels. My favorite projects are medium-sized like a cabinet or coffee table, with a little...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Wood Shop Accessories
Resaw King. A carbide tipped bandsaw blade has to be the number one wood shop accessory. Equip your 1412 bandsaw with a ¾” wide Resaw King blade for...
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Tablesaw. Well, it probably comes as no surprise that a tablesaw is the centerpiece of most any shop. Even in a small or mid-sized woodshop, I can’t...
Continue ReadingUse A Borescope To Inspect Dust Collection Pipes
In a busy woodshop, you’re likely to find a central dust collector with long lengths of piping connecting to various tools. When the ductwork is...
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