Best I've done so far (new to WW)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:23:11 -0400

It's just pine s4s I got from a lumberyard and some birch plywood from home depot (I think? Lol, mightve used the wrong side) for the tops so they're easy to replace and rubio monocoque 2c clear to finish everything.

Changed from the original for space limitations. Pocket holes look a little meh, and ended up bending my brand new kreg jig drill bit rofl, but just doing this all has been real fun and I'd love to start doing more. This took like a week for me with beginner tools.

So far I have a Chicago Electric (terrible I know) miter saw, Skil table saw (~$300 one) and then the tools you see on the last picture.

Totally open to improvements and future projects that will expand my knowledge. I took woodworking in middle school many years back and it was one of the few classes I liked.

Also feel free to roast me

Never made furniture before, so obviously I built a table for my wife for our 5 year anniversary. Lots to improve on but I loved every minute of it.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:07:33 -0400

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How to Layout and Install a Porch Ceiling

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:56:01 -0400

Solid Walnut Kitchen Table

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:17:41 -0400

First build that I’ve been happy enough to share. Solid walnut top and base, Rubio monocoat and n3 nano finish. Advice and critiques welcome!

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Made an outfeed/work table. Wanting to install router plate for a router table. Any advise as to which one and where on it I should?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:33:46 -0400

Here’s my table. Title pretty much explains my questions

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Just happy to be here!

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:23:33 -0400

I've always enjoyed the idea of wood working but I've lived in an apartment for the past 7 years and had no space. Now that we have a garage I can finally start! This is my first project. I figured a workbench made sense and in my mind seemed like a bit of a right of passage. I don't think they're the best but they'll work for what I need and I learned a ton just in making these. I look forward to growing and learning from the great people of this sub and maybe one day I'll make some of the sweet stuff I see here. Cheers!

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Need help figuring out this joint- how would you build this?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:17:57 -0400

Looking at a console table for design inspiration, and these miter corners have me thinking. I'm thinking I would dowel / domino the interior mitered edge for stability, as well as the horizontal support piece.

But I'm starting to wonder if these angles are actually just veneer cut at 45 angles, on top of butt joints or something?

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How would you address this gap?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:44 -0400

I’m making a sideboard, all hand tools (except for a planer). I was a bit ambitious and tried to do some full blind mitered dovetails. 3/4 of them came out pretty well, but this edge (which is the most visible) has a gap. Saw for reference.

How would you address this? I could glue and sawdust it but it would take away from the mitered look.

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First attempt at bridal joints did not go well.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:12:43 -0400

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Looking for a simple way of joining 2x6 boards end-to-end with some flexibility for garden edging

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:09:29 -0400

Last spring I built this edging for our back garden using stained 2x6 ground contact rated pressure treated boards. They’re holding up well and now I want to make way more for the rest of the house but…better. Right now they’re joined together by metal strong tie straps in the back, rigid ones for straight joins and flexible for the rounded area. The boards are just cut either square or at an angle where needed to butt up against other boards.

Is there a simple joint that I could use to do this better? Ideally it’d be something with a bit of flex so that I can curve it around features where needed. Would I go with something like a box joint? Not sure if there was something obvious I was missing as it doesn’t need to be fancy or super pretty, just functional.

And before anyone says anything, it’s a wildflower garden so it’s supposed to look like that and no, I haven’t gotten around to power washing that part of my house yet.

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Kyiv Chic: Small Space, Big Style in 42.5 sqm

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:15:00 -0400

Nestled in the heart of Ukraine’s vibrant capital, this 42.5 square meter gem by Anastasia Tarasenko exemplifies how limited space can be transformed into an expansive canvas of style and function. Each corner of the residence is a testament to the magic of thoughtful design, showcasing an eclectic mix of rich colors, contemporary furnishings, and bespoke touches that together radiate both warmth and modernity. Step inside and discover how a compact living area is ingeniously curated to offer comfort, elegance, and a sense of boundless space that belies its actual dimensions.

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This is the second thing I’ve ever turned but it, turned, out fine, hehe. It was a bit tricky since it’s a piece of pine burl and I sat forever trying to get all the bark off

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:53:48 -0400

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Gang Saw Waste

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:47:09 -0400

I was curious if anyone had any ideas of what to do with the gang saw cut offs. It’s all various hardwoods. From what I understand, my mill is paying to have it taken away in bundles and I was curious if there was a way to make money off of it as opposed to paying to have it tossed/dumped. Any ideas help, thanks

I made this tree branch bookshelf for my baby’s room

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:46:18 -0400

Made it out of Padauk and hung it like a floating shelf. It’s hallow in the middle so I made a couple inserts attached to 8in lag bolts. Finding the studs was a little tricky through shiplap but it worked out fine. Really happy with the result.

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Small bench made with Elm and a little Maple

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:11:28 -0400

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My first DIY project, how did I do?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:21:49 -0400

For my gf's birthday, i decided to surprise her with this jewellery box i made, and i have just finished it.

This is my first project of this kind, had to learn a lot, including 3d modelling and simply a bit of woodworking, granted it's not high level stuff or anything. Everything is in 3mm and 6mm MDF with ash and walnut veneer.

Took me a bit over 25 hours total but I'm still pretty proud of the end result!

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What do you think to sapwood? Keep it or not

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:14:19 -0400

Hi All. Just want to know what you guys think of sapwood on the edges of a table top? I’ve got this top gluing up this morning, there’s some paler sapwood on the edges, I can’t decide if to keep it or whip it off with the track saw. Thanks

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Table saw blade warped?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:48:41 -0400

Been struggling to get a clean cut after having our blades sharpened recently. Just threw the gauge on and see that I’m 90° to my table at the top of the blade, but over half of a degree off at the bottom.

Warped blade? It seems to persist when I change blades which makes me think it’s in the saw. Any tips on how to progress from here?

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I built a modular shelf (basically just boxes that can be re-arranged)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:54:28 -0400

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Can I get learn woodworking without having a large space to practice at home?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:22:10 -0400

I'm a 29 year old female, Indian international student, currently working in the US. Lately I have been feeling bored with my tech job. Most days I have little work and basically feel like I'm deteriorating, both mentally and physically. I wanted to find a new hobby and so I learned to crochet and I enjoyed completing a few projects. Woodworking classes have caught my eye as well, which is truly exciting. I have always been fascinated by it. My father was a woodworker, built most of the furniture in our house, and I have fond memories of watching him work. However, as he grew older and his eyesight declined, he stopped working gradually. He passed away two years ago, but it was through him that I developed an appreciation for the craft. It would be a great way to appreciate my dad's dedication and passion. But I am feeling hesitant to sign up.

Despite my father's woodworking background, I'm not sure if I possess his creativity. But I've generally found myself ready to fix and DIY when there is a need. Many classes offer beginner workshops, but is some level of prior experience necessary? Living in an apartment, I'm also unsure what small projects I could practice at home without power tools. Is it worthwhile to invest $500 to $600 in introductory woodworking classes? Lastly, I wonder if I'd fit in with the rest of the class. While I know it's unnecessary overthinking, I can't shake the nervousness about signing up. I'd appreciate this community's thoughts and any words of encouragement. Is woodworking for everyone?

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Nautilus speakers in ebonized cherry.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:11:18 -0400

I always wanted a pair of speakers exactly like this. And they sound amazing, I was actually surprised at how good they sound. And I got to try my hand at ebonizing with vinegar/steel wool.

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I just finished this hexagonal tiger maple flyrod case for a 1950s Orvis Battenkill rod that I "stole" for $75 at an estate sale.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:35:16 -0400

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New wood lathe addict!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:07:49 -0400

A few days ago I bought a wood lathe. I’ve used it every day since I got it. Yesterday I made my first pen. Today I made my first bowl! Also have made (but not finished) a little planter pot, a vase (not hollowed out yet), and a paper towel rack (not pictured).

And… I broke my first tool! Beginners ignorance!

Can’t wait to do more, and really hone my skill.

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Finally getting back into making stuff and started with some Nuka Cola signs from Fallout.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:48 -0400

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Lesson Learned

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:02:10 -0400

Client asked for his table to be refinished to high gloss. I removed it and on my 2nd pass with 220 burned through the teak veneer. After trying to blend/draw grain back in I knew there was no hope. Flipped the table upside down, made a jig, and cut a new piece. Laminated it in and finished it out. Set me back all the profit for the job but learned my lesson and the client was very happy.

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After posting about my first dovetails, this is the result of everyone’s advice in the next attempt. Thank you.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:03:28 -0400

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What should I do with my 40+ scrap pieces of cabinet grade plywood? Roughly 24" x 16"

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:19:23 -0400

I am turning all of my 1/2" scraps into D&D tabletop accessories, but I am at a loss for what to do with this 3/4" stack of birch ply.

D&D coasters that hold your drink and your dice? Shoe shelves for your closet? Game boards with kerf cut grids? What sells or makes great gifts?

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Question from a beginner, how do I make the dowel cut surface even and perpendicular?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:18:13 -0400

I recently got into woodworking and decided to make my cats a cat tree as my first DIY project. I got 2 48 x 2 inch wood dowels from home depot and cut them in 6 pieces for connecting the boards. But the guys at Home Depot told me they are not allowed to help customers cut dowels any more so I have to use a handsaw. As my first DIY project, the cut surface is uneven and not really perpendicular to the rod. I don’t really want to buy a belt sander just for this project and I live in a carpeted apartment so I’d prefer to use a tool that is cheaper quieter and not create so much mess. If manual sander works, what kind of sand paper should I use for this? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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I built a barn door out of cedar for our shed

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:26:43 -0400

I know it’s not much but I’m really proud how it came out and it’s surprisingly lighter than the original door.

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Made my wife a pie safe. (Who knew that was a thing huh)

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:29:38 -0400

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First time woodworking

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:28:37 -0400

First time woodworking, made this cute little shoe rack with hooks for coats or whatever can hang. Missing a level on it because I measured 1 inch shorter than I needed to. Going to paint it blue and Bluey theme it for my daughters.

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First dovetails that actually “fit”

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:19:36 -0400

So, I’m trying to learn to make dovetail joints by hand, and after cutting and chiseling around 20 individual tails, I thought I should try to make them for real. My first attempt (the other side of the wood in the pictures) failed, and couldn’t even be put together, but my second attempt “worked.” It’s not great, but it is something’s. I did however recognize a few problems:

When marking down the tails onto the pins, the marking knife line is thin and hard to see, even with tho pencil markings. So my cuts are slightly off. You can see this in the third picture. Now, I’m going to use a chisel to make a channel so this issue doesn’t arise.
The gap seen in the second picture is simple: I didn’t chisel wide enough.
Practice. I just need more consistent cuts, which comes with practice.

If you have any tips, it’s welcome.

Also note: I made the tails and pins longer in purpose so I could make them flush after the fact.

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First project thanks to sobriety

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:49:49 -0400

Pretty lighter, an owner of a weed store I met already wants to put it up for sale in her store

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First lathe - First project "Wood mallet" - First lathe injury

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:36:10 -0400

Purchased a WEN variable speed lathe. Never used one or seen one used in person (my wood working experience comes from whittling). Pulled it out the box super excited I put it together and mounted it to my stand. Slapped a gouge holder on there and decided to start my first peice...

Apparently hard wood really has to be really really secured for turning... "attached" the ash log whipped out my roughing gouge started small and then found my first knot... log gets airborne (ohhh thank good God I have a face shield...) goes straight up and lands directly on the top of my head... no stitches a "little" blood but it clots quickly, go treat it, come back and make the 2 mallets (one might be too small to be called a mallet). Be safe guys and gals. ALWAYS SECURE YOUR WORK PROPERLY. Lessons learned ya know.

Also using boiled linseed oil to finish, and yes its green wood maple or oak I think (gotta start somewhere).

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PSA: Jointers are finger eaters

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:14:07 -0400

If you are not already taking mindful precautions to keep your hands as far away from the blades as possible, please

Built a bench, I liked how it turned out

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:08:19 -0400

Material: cedar Finish: mineral oil

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100% impulse buy, the excuse I told myself for getting it was it'll be perfect for cleaning glue up after board glue ups.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:57:38 -0400

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Woodworkers of Reddit, when do I tell my husband a project is over and he needs to stop?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:23:47 -0400

Hello! My husband loves this subreddit and I thought I’d get some advice here. For the last 2 years my husband has been working on a bed for our master bedroom. He planned to make it out of walnut with sliding drawers. However, this project has not been completed or is even near completion.

He said that he would work in it over the weekends and invested like 3k into new saws and equipment for this bed. However, he has changed the design 2 times, taken it apart, and started over and over again. It’s been 2 years and we are sleeping on a half finished bed. I believe he has no intention of finishing it and we have wood parts all over the bedroom.

He has also promised to make a dresser and 2 nightstands. At this rate, we might have those in 6 years. I want to give him a deadline or just go buy a bed set. Do you have any advice?

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My Little 16*20 shop is finally organized.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:18:18 -0400

Band saw, and drill press behind me in the first pic. Never thought I could fit so much in a tiny shop.

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Product Of The Week: Candle Holders Dripping With Style

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:15:00 -0400

These candle holders are melting away the ordinary, casting a golden glow on what seems to be the most stylish meltdown in decor history.

$57BUY IT

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This entertainment center is my largest build to date.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:10:06 -0400

Pictures don't give the size of this thing justice. 12ft long and 9 ft tall. A 12ft glue up for the oak top was by far the toughest challenge. Recessed LED lighting with hidden wiring. Worked as the project manager so the customer would have no visible wiring. Cabinets are the most fun to build, but they pay the bills.

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Make Your Own Tung, Limonene and Wax Finish - $20 a quart

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:51:18 -0400

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Similar to the various wax oils like Odies and other stuff from Sweden that's expensive by volume, but the components aren't and are not difficult to put together.

One of my side hobbies is varnish making, so along with that is also washing oils. Tung oil is a lot less easy to "wash" than linseed oil, but it's also harder and while linseed oil will be waterproof if it's washed and installed *in the wood* rather than on, Tung is just waterproof.

Washing tung oil is a way to get rid of free fatty acids, which are a sticky but unstable component of tung - something 4% or a little less by CAS spec for most raw tung oil sold.

Before we go further - Tung raw with no driers in it fully cured will be too hard to scratch with a fingernail even when it's on wood. I don't know where the rumor started that if you don't get polymerized tung, it won't dry hard. It will. if you keep it in the surface of the wood rather than on the wood as a film finish, it'll harden the top layer of the wood and fare better than it does as a film type finish. However, I have found it to dry even raw unwashed type as a thin film that still is too hard to dent with a fingernail or take a scratch. Tung only, vs. what we're making here (oil, wax and an aromatic terpene solvent. The terpene solvent may prove useful also if you end up choosing a harder wax like carnauba or any other wax that will only dissolve in aromatic solvents - or that is, will not dissolve in mineral spirits or naphtha).

More info in comments:

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after first application (will update with additional coats) and then later. Curly cherry is a good challenge - it's not hard, and blotch vs. figure is a fine line).

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picture above is after two coats of tungwax on the left and two light rubbed in coats of limed rosin/tung/turpentine varnish that I made (also not expensive, though a little more involved. Notice the color on the left - varnishes tend to bring some color tone, but the oils seem to darken and leave somewhat flat.

Curly cherry may have been a bad choice - it will absorb enormous amounts of finish on a quartered board unlike something harder.

Varnish just rubbed in with a piece of cotton cloth. There is a three dimensional aspect beginning to occur with the varnish. However, without making the varnish longer oil to limit sheen, this varnish is capable of a full gloss. I hear that's unstylish.

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First Bed Build

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:09:25 -0400

First shot at a big project like this, first time using dowels. Timber is a native to NZ call Rimu. Finished with danish oil. Really happy with the result, nice and sturdy.

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project we just finished for a client

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:47:04 -0400

thought you guys would like this

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Form and function

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:13:33 -0400

Been working on a refit and I absolutely love this. Air vents for the generator room.

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Bin for bins

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:49:36 -0400

A super client asked me to build an attractive enclosure for her garbage and recycling cans. It was fun to incorporate some wood turning in the decor and lid props. The roof is cedar, structure pt lumber, turnings are white oak.

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Build No.6 - Cedar over Tasmanian Blackwood.

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:30:43 -0400

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I present to you: the quality of woodwork aboard a multi-million dollar yacht.

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:54:08 -0400

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second sculpture of the z warriors, Trunks

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:14:40 -0400

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3d cutting boards

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:10:19 -0400

Ive been making cutting boards for the past month and finally made my way up to making these, just in time for mothers day

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Repairing Maintaining and Decorating Your Place

Best I've done so far (new to WW)

Never made furniture before, so obviously I built a table for my wife for our 5 year anniversary. Lots to improve on but I loved every minute of it.

How to Layout and Install a Porch Ceiling

Solid Walnut Kitchen Table

Made an outfeed/work table. Wanting to install router plate for a router table. Any advise as to which one and where on it I should?

Just happy to be here!

Need help figuring out this joint- how would you build this?

How would you address this gap?

First attempt at bridal joints did not go well.

Looking for a simple way of joining 2x6 boards end-to-end with some flexibility for garden edging

Kyiv Chic: Small Space, Big Style in 42.5 sqm

This is the second thing I’ve ever turned but it, turned, out fine, hehe. It was a bit tricky since it’s a piece of pine burl and I sat forever trying to get all the bark off

Gang Saw Waste

I made this tree branch bookshelf for my baby’s room

Small bench made with Elm and a little Maple

My first DIY project, how did I do?

What do you think to sapwood? Keep it or not

Table saw blade warped?

I built a modular shelf (basically just boxes that can be re-arranged)

Can I get learn woodworking without having a large space to practice at home?

Nautilus speakers in ebonized cherry.

I just finished this hexagonal tiger maple flyrod case for a 1950s Orvis Battenkill rod that I "stole" for $75 at an estate sale.

New wood lathe addict!

Finally getting back into making stuff and started with some Nuka Cola signs from Fallout.

Lesson Learned

After posting about my first dovetails, this is the result of everyone’s advice in the next attempt. Thank you.

What should I do with my 40+ scrap pieces of cabinet grade plywood? Roughly 24" x 16"

Question from a beginner, how do I make the dowel cut surface even and perpendicular?

I built a barn door out of cedar for our shed

Made my wife a pie safe. (Who knew that was a thing huh)

First time woodworking

First dovetails that actually “fit”

First project thanks to sobriety

First lathe - First project "Wood mallet" - First lathe injury

PSA: Jointers are finger eaters

Built a bench, I liked how it turned out

100% impulse buy, the excuse I told myself for getting it was it'll be perfect for cleaning glue up after board glue ups.

Woodworkers of Reddit, when do I tell my husband a project is over and he needs to stop?

My Little 16*20 shop is finally organized.

Product Of The Week: Candle Holders Dripping With Style

This entertainment center is my largest build to date.

Make Your Own Tung, Limonene and Wax Finish - $20 a quart

First Bed Build

project we just finished for a client

Form and function

Bin for bins

Build No.6 - Cedar over Tasmanian Blackwood.

I present to you: the quality of woodwork aboard a multi-million dollar yacht.

second sculpture of the z warriors, Trunks

3d cutting boards