What are the top jigs and fixtures used in a well-equipped woodshop? In addition to a solid assortment of quality power tools, you’ll want to...
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How To Use Grain Filler To Improve Wood Finish
When finishing a porous hardwood such as oak or walnut, the open pore structure can cause your final surface to appear coarse and rippled rather than...
Continue ReadingWoodworking Joints For Cabinet Drawers
If you build furniture long enough, you’ll encounter a need to build drawer boxes. Want to tackle a home renovation involving cabinets? You’ll need...
Continue ReadingCommon CO2 Laser Materials 101
Most of the laser jobs that I work on are either done on wood or on plastic. I would also say that these are the two most common choices of materials...
Continue ReadingFive 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 ReadingDry Your Own Lumber
One of the biggest boons to sourcing hardwood lumber has been my lumber kiln. Before having the ability to kiln dry my own lumber, I was reliant on...
Continue ReadingFinishing Tips From Wood Turning Pro Michael Earley
I recently had the opportunity to attend a finishing seminar that was led by renown artist/woodturner Michael Early. Michael produces some of the...
Continue ReadingHow To Laser Engrave A Wood Sign
One of the most common materials to be engraved or cut on the laser is wood. There are all types of wood that serve different purposes, whether the...
Continue ReadingHow To Reface Cabinets
If you have a bathroom or kitchen that needs an update, consider re-facing the cabinets instead of replacing them. Re-facing cabinets simply means...
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