As woodworkers, we are always looking for new things to build. Tables, chairs, cabinets. All kinds of pieces to beautify our homes with the elegance of personally handcrafted fine wood furniture. But when we think about what our children would like for their birthday, for example, we run to the store and buy the latest […]
So, you have always been interested in woodworking, but never did more than just dabbling around the edges. And now you’re ready to go for it! But where to begin? Well, for starters, you’re going to need a sturdy workbench. It literally forms the foundation upon which you will build all of your other projects. […]
Walk through any office furniture store and you’ll see dozens of different desks. Unless you’re looking to spend thousands of dollars on a finely crafted wood desk, you’re going to end up with some variation of a glass and metal pipe contraption, or a pressed-wood piece of junk. Yeah. Beautiful stuff. So you end up […]
There are 2 kinds of woodworkers. Those who freely admit the mistakes they make, and those who try to hide the fact that they make mistakes. I can confidently say that I have never built anything without making a few mistakes along the way. It is a natural progression for any woodworker that as soon […]
“You built that yourself?” When someone says that with amazement as they look at a piece I made, it sends a shiver of pride up my spine. Nothing is more rewarding than taking a seemingly random stack of wood, a few screws and some glue, and turning it into a beautiful and long-lasting piece for […]
How do you take your woodworking to a new level? Usually you need more equipment, right? And a router table is coveted by many aspiring woodworkers. But why waste money buying one if you can simply follow the complete guide for building a router table? Even basic woodworking skills are enough to manufacture this quality […]
It’s the perfect gift for almost any lady. A jewellery box. Now add the fact that it’s made by a loved one. The box itself is the valued item now. And you can do this for your loved ones with this free step by step plan for building wooden jewellery box. We promise, it’s not […]
There’s an old saying that goes; It is a poor craftsman who blames his tools. I think that’s only partially true. It is indeed the craftsman’s responsibility to create the best possible pieces of finished work. But, truth be told, if he doesn’t have the proper tools, a high-quality result may be out of reach. […]
One of the great things about having the tools and skills to complete carpentry jobs is that you can make almost anything you want with ease. With some simple equipment and a dedication to detail, it is easy to learn how to build a wooden chess board. While building a box might seem daunting at […]
Having the perfect spot to do your woodworking projects is essential to every good carpenter. It allows you the space as well as the function to complete the task at hand. It also allows you to set up shop with the most basic of materials. You can build a woodworking workbench that provides you all […]