Cabinets

Every professional carpenter carries one, and if you’re serious about woodworking, you need one too. A carpenter’s toolbox isn’t just a storage container — it’s...

A benchtop planer transforms rough lumber into perfectly dimensioned boards, and the right one can pay for itself with a few projects. But with models...

Open grain woods like oak, ash, and walnut present unique finishing challenges. Those beautiful pores that give these species their distinctive character can also trap...

Protecting wood from moisture damage is one of the most important skills any woodworker can master. Whether you’re building outdoor furniture, a bathroom vanity, or...

When I started woodworking, joinery intimidated me. All those Japanese names, precision measurements, and horror stories about pieces not fitting. I almost stuck to pocket...

I’ve helped dozens of people set up their first workshops over the years. Here’s the comprehensive guide I wish someone had given me when I...

After 25 years of finishing furniture, I’ve tried just about every product and technique out there. This guide covers everything I’ve learned about making your...

Question from a reader: do you really need a dedicated workbench or can you just use a folding table? Short Answer You can start on...

Mastering Wood Finishing: A Complete Guide to Stains, Oils, and Topcoats The finish makes the piece. Well-executed joinery under a poor finish looks amateurish. Average...

Building Your First Workbench: A Complete Project Guide Every serious woodworking journey starts with a workbench. Without solid work holding, hand tool work becomes frustrating...