Milling Your Own Lumber
Whether a hobby or a small business, it’s a woodworker’s dream job. As a craftsman, I’ve always enjoyed building stuff. But the pivotal point that led me into woodworking [...]
Solid Entry Doors
Doors are the gateway to the home. Make a bold statement with shop-made entry doors. The door to any building is the first impression that someone has as they enter the structure. Building your [...]
Finishing Exterior Doors
Outdoor projects encounter a variety of conditions. The project is only going to last as long as its finish does. Here’s my approach for finishing this set of exterior doors. The mahogany that [...]
Zen-Wu F-2 Hammer Review
Tool: F-2 Titanium Hammer Shop Now Manufacturer: Zen-Wu Toolworks MSRP: $159 It’s not often that a new tool company makes a significant impact in the woodworking market, and it’s even rarer [...]
Meyer Woodworks Filter Shaker Review
Tool: Filter Shaker Shop Now Manufacturer: Meyer Woodworks MSRP: $199+ I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: my dust collection system is one of my favorite things in my shop. It could [...]
Inside Look: Tool Manufacturing at Harvey Industries
A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer. Recently, I received an invite for a rare opportunity — a chance to travel from the US to China to visit a Chinese tool manufacturer. From a personal [...]
Woodpeckers Folding Saddle Square Review
Tool: Folding Saddle Square Shop Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $59.99+ Making accurate marks is one of the most fundamental tasks in a wood shop, yet it can be quite challenging to [...]
MetMo Pocket & Multi Drive
There are a handful of tools I like to keep on me at all times—most of which live in my shop apron. Since I split my time between my home shop and our “office” shop, I decided to order a …
What’s a Shaper, and Why Do You Want One in Your Shop?
This shaping powerhouse has fallen out of favor of router tables, but in some instances, it may be the better tool in your shop. When it comes to being a jack of all trades, the router table may [...]
Harvey Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table Review
Tool: Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table Shop Now Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $1579 There are some tools that, on the surface, appear exorbitant. Sliding tables (or sliding table [...]
Shaker Side Table
The late Thomas Moser popularized Shaker design. This side table is my ode to him and his contributions to the woodworking community. Project #2508 • Skill Level: Advanced • Time: 4 Hours • Cost: [...]
A Great Finish for Figured Wood
Finishing figured wood is an intimidating thing. You have a special material and you want to apply a finish that is going to enhance the figure that’s already there. Here is my oil-based [...]
