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Why Do So Many People Remove their Table Saw Blade Guards?
I did a quick check on fifty of the biggest woodworking channels that I subscribe to. Out of fifty, I found three that seem to regularly use a blade guard. Two of those were in a high-end shop with industrial equipment, where the blade guard is used to assist in better dust extraction. So what’s […]
6 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong on Your Table Saw
I want to point out a few common mistakes I sometimes see people make when using a table saw. And frankly, I’ve been guilty of some of these myself, so I hope this video will be a refresher for all of us. Correcting these bad habits will help you get better, cleaner cuts and make […]
5 biggest sanding mistakes to avoid with a random orbit sander | Basic woodworking skills.
I have several sanders in my shop, but I definitely use the random orbit sander the most. Out of all things to screw up in woodworking, sanding errors can be the most infuriating, because we mostly sand near the end of a project, after we’ve spent hours being so careful building and assembling. It’s like […]
How to make a classic wooden storage crate
Today we’re going to make a basic crate. So useful for storage, and decorative too! We have two versions, the easy and the advanced, so choose which one works for you depending on your tools and skill level. Easy Crate Starting out with the easy crate, we cut our lumber to size. Be sure […]
What is Woodworking? A Total Beginner’s Guide.
You might have found this video because you’ve been binge watching videos of people making things and you thought, “Hmm…that looks like fun.” Then you kept watching and thought, “But seriously, I wonder if I could do some of this?” And then you thought, “I really think I could do this. But everyone seems to […]
Biggest Wood Staining Mistakes and Misconceptions | Wood Staining Basics
A lot of new woodworkers get the urge to stain projects. There’s not anything wrong with wood staining, but there are some misconceptions about it and how to use it that I want to clear up. Choosing colors Before staining wood, ask yourself why you want to change its color. One of the decisions […]
Essential Power Tools for Beginning Woodworkers
Over time, every woodworker will develop their own sense of what tools they believe are essential, but when you are just starting out, knowing what you really need can seem overwhelming. My show, and this list, is focused on woodworking using affordable, modern power tools to get you up and building stuff right away with […]
How to Make a Basic Box – and why you need to know how.
Today’s project is a basic box. Knowing how to make a box is a very useful and even necessary woodworking skill. Honestly most projects, including all kinds of furniture, are just a variation on the basic box. So let’s get started . . . I’m using basic 3/4″ lumber for this box today. First, cut […]
18 Things Every Beginning Woodworker Should Know
I’ve been woodworking since I was a kid, but there are some things that took me years to figure out on my own. Before the internet, if you wanted advice from other woodworkers you needed to know another woodworker in real life! But those days are over and now we have Twitter and Facebook to […]
Folding Sawhorses | STEP BY STEP with limited tools
In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make a pair of space-saving, folding sawhorses. Start by cutting the legs from 2x4s. TIP: Make sure to get kiln-dried (KD) and take your time to find the straightest boards you can. Set your circular saw to cut a 22.5-degree bevel for the leg cuts. Use […]
Weird Wood Stains 3
Today I am doing something fun – experimenting with stains from natural food products. All of these were prepared in my kitchen with ingredients from the grocery store! 1) Avocado Skin (pink) To make this stain, I peeled an avocado, boiled the skin and pit, and strained it. The stain looks light pink, but turned […]
How to Move, Maneuver and Break Down Plywood
One of the most challenging woodworking tasks is dealing with plywood and other large sheet goods. In the U.S. these are usually 4’ x 8’ or even a little larger for some materials. A ¾” sheet can weigh 50 pounds or more. They are unwieldy and a challenge to move by yourself and transport. Transporting […]
5 Kreg Jig tips, tricks and secrets
Whether you are a long time user of the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig or brand new to building projects with pocket screws, here are 5 tips that will help you get more out of your K4 or K5 jig. Secret Bit Storage If you have a K5 jig, you already have these two side supports […]
Beginners’ Guide to Woodburning
This week I want to talk about woodburning – also known as pyrography. Woodburning is a great affordable alternative to laser engraving, and you might find it even more fun. With a woodburning pen, the quality of results rely on the artist’s own hand. So let’s talk about some basics. THE WOOD You can use […]