Cabinets

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...

The Complete Guide to Hand Tool Woodworking: From Beginner to Skilled Craftsman Power tools dominate modern workshops. They’re fast, efficient, and capable of remarkable precision....

Had a mishap in the shop today. Dropped my favorite chisel and chipped the edge. Frustrating but also a good reminder about tool care. What...

Quick tip that saved me yesterday: keep a block of paraffin wax in your shop. Sounds old-fashioned but it works. The Problem My hand plane...

DeWalt just dropped a new 20V cordless track saw and I had to share my first impressions. Been waiting for something like this. First Look...