More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to build a sawhorse. If they could deal successfully
If you've got a biscuit joiner, then you need to see this trick. It's a little-known, but ideal option when the back face of joints remain unseen.
Click an learn some tips on stripping furniture properly, so it leaves a nice antique patina behind. The trick is being gentle but firm in key ways.
List of wood working classes and schools in Sacramento, California, including wood working courses for both beginners and experts.
Working with scrap wood offers a fantastic opportunity for beginners to explore their creative side and embark on woodworking projects that are both fulfilling and functional. Whether you're looking to spruce up your home décor, create practical items, or simply have a new hobby, these 30 simple scrap wood projects will guide you through the journey. From basic cuts to assembling intricate designs, this article will walk you through each project step by step, providing the details you need to succeed.
Click to learn little-known tricks for making your outdoor working projects better, longer lasting and more beautiful. Little things make a big difference.
Applying a polyurethane finish on wood can deliver amazingly smooth results. You just need to learn the little-known trick called "buffing".
Cabinetmaker and woodworking author Steve Maxwell shares his top five woodworking tips from 30 years at the bench. Click to be surprised.
Exterior adhesives are what you need to glue outdoor items. Need a reliable waterproof glue? Trustworthy info is right here. Click to learn all about it.
Pro tricks for air-tight joints.
Want to build things properly out of wood? Have a dream to make your own furniture, cabinets and shelves? You need to learn some basics, like what you'll see here.
Cabinetmaker Steve Maxwell shares the 4 most important wood drying tips for woodworking and furniture building projects. Don't building without reading this
Applying a polyurethane finish on wood can deliver amazingly smooth results. You just need to learn the little-known trick called "buffing".
Want to build a table? Click to read and see how to make your project turn out right. There's more than meets the eye, so come on in and see for yourself.
Q: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects? It’s discouraging for newbies
There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but most woodworkers haven't used the brass pin joint before. In fact, I've never seen anyone use it in modern
Woodworking doesn’t have to be daunting! Most of these fun, novice-friendly projects use scrap lumber and require just basic tools and some simple instructions. Tackle one of these beginner woodworking projects, and we guarantee you'll be itching to take on another.
Dowel joints are one of the easiest, strongest and more versatile way to connect wood parts. Read Steve's quick-start guide on how to succeed with dowel joints
Woodworking success often depends on boards that are flat, true and square. The jointer is the tool that creates these essential conditions. Watch and see how to use a jointer properly.
Got some woodworking planned? Learn the steps for gluing pieces of wood together edge-to-edge for making flawless wide panels.
Got some woodworking planned? Learn the steps for gluing pieces of wood together edge-to-edge for making flawless wide panels.
Cereal Cannon: Have you ever wanted to be a pirate?Want to make breakfast time more fun?Like shooting things out of a cannon? If any of these describe you, you can build your own Cereal Cannon! Inspired by the cannons in Sea of Thieves, I put this Cereal Cannon to…
Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, explains how to select wood grain depending on how lumber was sawn from the tree.
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value. That's the case with an operation called "kerfing". Click below to watch how I used
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed
Take your woodworking up a notch with these great tips.
Learn basic carpentry skills with this homesteading guide. You'll be even more self-sufficient with these woodworking basics!
Homemade boomerangs are the kind of toy that adds a lot of extra fun to an afternoon, both in the making and the throwing. You need to be careful throwing
Woodworking is an art that isn't taught often. Most schools have discontinued teaching it and it seems to be a skill that is easily becoming forgotten.