Shellac is weird stuff. Comes from bugs. Dissolves in alcohol. Dries in minutes. Been around forever and still works amazing. Why Bother With It That...

Half-lap joints are the joint I teach beginners first. Simple to cut, surprisingly strong, and you can make them with basic tools. What’s the Deal...

A sharp card scraper will change how you finish wood. No dust. No swirl marks. Just clean shavings and a perfect surface. But sharpening them...

Bench Dogs and Holdfasts: What Actually Works I spent way too long early on just clamping everything to my bench with random C-clamps and hoping...

Router bits are one of those things where you can spend forever researching or just learn the basics and start making stuff. Here’s what actually...

Wood Glue Showdown: Titebond vs Gorilla vs Elmer’s I’ve used all three in the shop for years. Here’s what actually matters when you’re staring at...

Three ways to cut dadoes. Each has its place. Here’s when to use what. Table Saw Dado Stack If you’ve got one, this is usually...

Plywood grades confuse everyone. The letter system isn’t intuitive. Here’s the breakdown. The Letters A is the best face – smooth, minimal defects, paintable or...

Dovetails look impressive but aren’t magic. They’re just precise sawing and chiseling. Anyone can learn them. Takes practice though. The Types Through dovetails show on...

Dull chisels are dangerous and useless. They slip, they tear wood, they require force that leads to accidents. Sharp chisels slice through wood like butter....