Dents and Gouges: How to Deal with Them
If you’ve done much woodworking, it’s very likely that you have experienced some dents and gouges. Both are flaws in the wood. But they are not the same thing, so they should be treated [...]
Controlling Sheen: How to Create Any Sheen You Want
A woodworker friend called me with a problem. He had just built a bookcase and was trying to match the approximate sheen of a factory-finished piece of furniture he had and couldn’t find a [...]
Blotching Caused by the Stain Drying too Fast
A lot of woodworkers avoid staining whenever possible because of the problems that can occur. Instead of staining, they use a beautiful wood that gives the color they want to begin with. Most [...]
Carving a Live Edge Branch Bowl – Part 2
Read part one of the story here. After most of the rough excavation was done (using an adze or a gouge – what ever works best for you) we need to clean out the vault and even out its [...]
Finishing in One Day: How do you do it?
As I’ve said many times, one of the reasons finishing seems difficult to amateur woodworkers is that the manufacturers targeting these woodworkers provide bad directions that don’t produce good [...]
Distressing wood: There are many ways to do it.
Distressing or aging wood can come in many forms, whether it's a color change or physical wear. Here some tips for achieving different effects.
4 Handy Table Saw Jigs
Get more out of your table saw with these four handy jigs. These simple jigs take advantage of the table saw’s speed and accuracy without tempting you to perform risky operations.
Workshop Tips: Overhead Lumber Rack
If you work in a shop with limited floor space, this overhead lumber rack can be a lifesaver. Inexpensive and quick to assemble, this easy project helps you make the most of your space.
Five Lessons from the Staked Chair Project
I moved to Kentucky/Cincinnati on July 1st, and by the 15th of the month, I was already starting out on building the furniture for my new house here. Josselyn (my partner) and I had committed to [...]
Six Small Shop Solutions
Six great ideas for space-challenged woodworkers to get more out of their small shops.
2 Ways to Cut a 3-Way Miter
2 Ways to Cut a 3-Way Miter Create this impressive joint by hand or with power tools. By Garrett Glaser Admiring the complex 3-way mitered joint between the leg and aprons in an antique Chinese [...]
Essential Table Saw Blades
Essential Table Saw Blades Choose complementary blades for perfect results. By Tim Johnson In the dark ages of woodworking, before carbide, you never used the same blade for ripping and [...]
