Make Your Own Grooving Plane
This traditional plane is a fun way to cut grooves, and can be made in half of a day. The grooving plane is a hand tool that is faster than a power tool that will do the same task. Not …
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 [...]
Spoon Tool Sharpening
Get a razor edge on tools that are tricky to sharpen. A dull tool is a dangerous tool. A lot of people struggle with sharpening their tools, but it is important to keep your tools sharp. A sharp [...]
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 [...]
Shaker-Inspired Bench
This woven bench is a simple project to build, and is elegant enough to fit in any decor. The Shakers were incredibly inventive, not just of the furniture they designed, but of their techniques [...]
Grizzly G0999 15″ Planer Review
Tool: G0999 15″ Planer Shop Now Manufacturer: Grizzly MSRP: $1450 When I think of a benchtop planer, I’m reminded of Ryobi’s AP-10 “lunchbox” planer my grandfather had in his shop. The [...]
Fuji D6 HVLP System Review
Tool: D6 HVLP System Shop Now Manufacturer: Fuji Spray MSRP: $2299 (includes T70 HVLP Spray Gun. 1.8mm Air Cap Set, 19pc Spray Gun Cleaning Kit, Wet Film Gauge, “Always Measure” [...]
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 [...]
Pattern-Cut Finials
The traditional way to make a square finial on a bandsaw is to mark and cut the pattern on one side of the blank, then tape the offcut back on in order to guide the cuts on the adjacent side. …
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 [...]
