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Butterfly Keys: 5 Ways to Cut Bowties and How to Inlay Anything in Wood
The best woodworking isn’t just functional — it’s beautiful too (unlike many in-laws, who are just the opposite).
And butterfly ...
All About Shellac: My Favorite Easy-to-Use Finish for Beautiful and Durable Results
Beautiful, durable, and easy to use.
No, that’s not what it says on my Tinder profile.
That's what I look for in a finish — and why shellac is my...
The Build Up Initiative: Let’s Make Woodworking Accessible to All
Woodworking changes lives for the better — and that’s no exaggeration.
I receive messages all the time from woodworkers with disabilities telling...
Cut Better Mortise and Tenon Joints: Tips and Techniques for the Beginner Woodworker
There’s probably no joinery style as fundamental as the mortise and tenon.
It’s a simple joint. But getting it right is trickier (and more time c...
How to Resaw Lumber With (and Without) a Band Saw
Learning to resaw lumber can take your woodworking to the next level — and save you money along the way.
It’s the secret to perf...
Milling Lumber 101: How to Get a Board Square (and Keep it That Way)
To make furniture that fits together like Legos, you need to know the ins and outs of milling lumber.
The milling process is how...
Clamps for Woodworking: 7 Tips for Stress-Free Glue Ups
Like a David Bowie-Freddie Mercury duet, clamps are all about pressure (with Vanilla Ice as the Harbor Freight knock off).
They’re like an extra ...
How to Chisel: 10 Tips Any Woodworker Can Use for Excellent Results
When it comes down to it, every woodworking tool is a version of a chisel.
Table saws are a bunch of tiny, spinning chisels. Han...
Table Saw Tune Up: 5 Steps for Optimal Performance on New and Used Saws
Every table saw owner should know how to tune up their saw — whether it’s a brand new beauty or a Craigslist bargain.
New models...