The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) entertains millions of “leaf peepers” every fall with its fiery foliage, and pancakes everywhere drip with syrup made from the tree’s sap. As for woodworkers, we also enjoy the treasure…
Years ago, I was working with my pal Andy at his shop, and had the occasion to use his cabinet saw, which he had outfitted with a shop-made kick switch. What a beautiful thing…
Made from high carbon steel, this mini plane takes the sharp edges off boards in seconds. You simply run it over the corner and the inbuilt cutters plane off the corner. The tool is…
Do you have a woodworker on your Christmas [or Birthday] list? It can be very difficult to find that perfect gift for someone when you don’t share their hobby. It’s hard to guess what they…
Sometimes called “true” rosewood, Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is a beautiful hardwood. Its namesake is inspired by the sweet rose-like scent produced when cut. Woodworkers have coveted it for centuries to use in the finest…
Need more convincing to buy yourself a Festool Domino Joiner? This revolutionary way of joining will save you hours in the workshop. Spend less time fiddling with your tools and focus on making beautiful,…
Has it ever taken you forever and a day just to get your Drill Press table perfectly square? In this short video, Paul Anthony shows us how to this the quick and efficient way.
Here’s another awesome Woodcraft video tutorial on weaving your own Danish-style Cord Seat. We suggest using any Article by: Ken Burton…
How to make your own Crown Moulding If you have ever wondered how to make your own crown moulding, dado or chair rails, or even custom skirtings, we offer easy advice below that takes you…
In a recent Woodcraft class we had 3 students making cutting boards, Sue Ellen Miller, Liz Matheny and 15 year old Maddy Byers. Special thanks to Liz for the photos and taking great notes, and…
Lamp made using string and wood This wood and string lamp is fun to make, and you can arrange the string into so many different variations for a lamp that is truly unique. …
Make Tree Stump Stools Everywhere you look, tree stumps are being turned into furniture. Here’s how to use a woodturning lathe to turn tree stumps into stools or side tables, occasional tables, or even bedside…
