Picking the Right Wood – Species Guide for Every Project
Walked into the lumber yard knowing nothing my first time. Bought the wrong stuff, paid too much, ended up with warped boards. Classic beginner mistakes....
Router Table Setup Guide
Built a router table from scrap plywood and a cheap router. Nothing fancy, but it changed how I work. Some cuts are just easier with...
Essential Hand Tools for Woodworking
Same topic as 881 but here’s more on hand tools since they’re that important. Power tools are fast but hand tools give you control and...
Essential Hand Tools for Woodworking
Power tools get all the attention. But my most-used tools are the hand tools I reach for constantly – marking, measuring, small adjustments. Build your...
Setting Up Your First Woodworking Workshop
My first “workshop” was a card table in my apartment’s parking spot. Made a coffee table there. Neighbors complained about the noise. Worth it though...
Setting Up Your First Woodworking Workshop
Started in a corner of my garage with a folding table. Not ideal but you work with what you have. Here’s what actually matters when...
Best Power Drills for Woodworking Projects in 2025
Went through three cheap drills before finally buying a decent one. Should’ve just spent the money upfront. The cheap ones are fine for hanging pictures....
Dewalt Track Saw – Features and Cutting Techniques
Track saws seemed like overkill until I tried one. Now my table saw mostly collects dust. For breaking down sheet goods, track saws are just...
Table Saw Blade Selection – Types and Applications
Used the same blade for everything my first year woodworking. Wondered why my cuts looked terrible. Turns out blade selection actually matters. Who knew. The...
Bluetooth Hearing Protection for Woodworking Shops
Lost some hearing in my right ear. Years of power tools without protection. Now I wear muffs religiously. Also discovered Bluetooth hearing protection exists. Game...