Woodworking Projects

As someone who’s made probably thirty bandsaw boxes at this point — some as gifts, some as experiments, a few as commissions — I learned...

Oil finishes are underrated. No brush marks. Highlights grain. Easy to apply. Here’s the rundown. Types Tung oil – pure stuff dries slow but hard....

As someone who switched from oil-based finishes to water-based about five years ago, I learned everything there is to know about what works and what...

Table saws are the heart of the workshop. Here’s how to choose. Benchtop Portable and cheap. Good for jobsites or tiny shops. Less power, smaller...

As someone who resisted buying a drum sander for years because of the price, I learned everything there is to know about them after finally...

As someone who rewired my entire shop lighting two years ago, I learned everything there is to know about LED shop lights. Today, I will...

French cleats are the best storage system I’ve found. Simple to build, infinitely adjustable. The Concept Two pieces of wood with 45-degree bevels. Wall piece...

As someone who spent three years with a contractor table saw before upgrading, I learned everything there is to know about what this class of...

Wood Drill Bits — A No-Nonsense Guide As someone who’s drilled thousands of holes in every species from balsa to white oak, I learned everything...

Miter Saws: What You Actually Need to Know As someone who’s used miter saws on everything from basement trim to deck framing, I learned everything...