Square vs Plumb: What’s the difference?
Technical terms get tossed around all the time in the maker community. And the technical meaning of these terms don't always trans...
Why I Use Filler Primer
Filler Primer is one of those things that once you learn about it you'll wonder why you never used it before! Filler primer is a t...
Setting Up a Miter Saw
Most workshops have a miter saw. A miter saw is one of the go to tools for many operations. They can be used for cutting wood, pla...
Circular Saw Basics
Everyone should know their circular saw basics. Circular saws are incredibly handy shop tools. In many workshops, the circular is...
4 Glues Every Workshop Should Have
Glues are used in just about every workshop. Let's talk about 4 glues every workshop should have! A visit to the local home improv...
Planing Boards that are Wider than your Planer
The planer is one of the most used tools in a woodworking shop. It's almost indispensable really. Unfortunately they can also be v...
How to use Digital Calipers (The Right Way)
A set of digital calipers are just about mandatory for any workshop. Even a small shop or just someone who is a tinkerer is going...
End-Grain through the Planer? Just Don’t!
If you're new to woodworking then you've probably never even considered the pros and cons of running end-grain through a planer. ...
Router Table Safety Tips
The Router is one of the most used tools in my shop. There are so many uses for it. It's an extremely versatile tool with a plet...
Cutting a Log on a Band Saw
I recently created a project for my mother and father that involved turning a fallen tree branch (struck by lightning) into a Chee...