Many years ago I received an order from a client for a serving tray, and she wanted the popular style where you start with a thick plank and dish out...
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Making A Box Joint Jig For A Tablesaw
I’ve been using a simple box joint jig for the last 10 years. Calling my old jig simple is an understatement – it was just two scraps of plywood...
Continue ReadingEasy Drawer Corners with Lock Rabbets
I love using this joint on drawers. It’s so fast! With one set up you’ll cut the corner joint and the groove for the drawer bottom. This works great...
Continue ReadingTurning a Large Cherry Burl
Woodturners have a powerful craving for beautiful burls. We can’t walk through the forest, or heck, even drive down the road without being distracted...
Continue ReadingHow To DIY a CNC Router Woven Frame
It’s easy to add a weave pattern to a frame using VCarve Pro to design your CNC project. There are different weaves available, and you can resize...
Continue ReadingTurn a Mallet on a Midi Lathe
Getting into wood turning doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult. Consider turning a few mallets in different sizes and weights for chisel work...
Continue ReadingCNC: How To Engrave a Glass Block
CNC routers aren’t just for cutting wood and plastics. You can also use your CNC to engrave, like the dream catcher artwork on this glass block
Continue ReadingMake a Wooden Beard/Mustache Comb the Easy and Safe Way
Perhaps it’s due to the pandemic, or the hipster movement, but whatever the cause it seems that there is a resurgence of facial hair growth. As a...
Continue ReadingGluing Tips and Tricks
If you’re doing woodworking, you’re using glue. Here are some great tips and tricks that’ll help you with your gluing up processes.
Continue ReadingTurn a Unique Grill Scraper
I find that many of my woodworking project ideas are related to food and cooking; cutting boards, bread slicing guides, bottle openers, etc. In the...
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