Earlier today I was cleaning up after installing a new gate for a customer.

He came out to thank me as I brushed up the sawdust from his driveway. He asked me the same question nearly every customer asks; “Do you only do gates!?”

When customers get a reliable craftsperson into their homes they are reluctant to let them leave.

It’s hard to find a good tradesperson.

I get it.

I’ve read a lot of woodworking tips and tricks online, so much so, that it seems like I’m not seeing any new ones.

So I set out to make a useful collection of tricks that aren’t the typical ones you see online.

I hope you enjoy these and pick up at least one tip you haven’t seen before.

We all know Japanese joinery is just wonderful, but what happens when two British guys base their woodworking business on this style of work?

Lots of woodworkers will be familiar with the YouTube videos of David Picciutto. His distinctive style and straight-talking make him an interesting and endearing character to watch. There are a million ways to price your woodwork. In this video David outlines what he believes in regard to pricing, and why. You can't argue with that.

How do you go about designing a woodwork piece? Whether it's furniture, or cabinets, or a more craft based type of woodwork— how do you design it? You can have a different technique for different types of projects. But I believe that if you want to be a successful woodwork designer/maker you must have one important thing…

Finding woodwork and furniture with a unique aesthetic can be a challenge at times. So when I first saw the honeycomb resin work of Antony Elliot I took notice straight away. It is so interesting and appealing to look at, and it really helps to set his work apart. I had never seen anything like it before.

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” — Mahatma Gandhi

This quote by Mahatma Gandhi immediately came to mind when I interviewed Greg Klassen. When we spoke, Greg told me…

Do you remember the last time you made something from wood just purely for fun? The type of woodworker you decide to be is defined by the things you choose to make. So while building fine furniture, and framing houses, and making cabinetry is important— it can become just another job. Bringing a sense of playfulness to these type of tasks is not impossible, but it’s a little more challenging.

Sometimes you come across the work of another woodworker and all you can do is; purse your lips together in that appreciative way; nod your head, and think to yourself— “Yess! Sweet work man. Respect.” This is pretty much what I did when I first saw Reuben Daniel’s work.

Larry Reaves is a father, skateboarder, and woodworker based in Columbia, S.C. He always seems to get the colour and pattern just right, and turns out some amazing work. I caught up with him recently to find out a little more about his story, and to get some insight into his woodworking.

One of my fondest memories from when I was a child was the day I went to work with my dad. I would have been around eleven, and on a mid-term break from school when he asked me would I go with him the next day. I’d like to think I jumped at the chance to help him. But I probably replied something sulky like; “Yeah. I suppose. Whatever.”…

It was a beautiful sunny Wednesday in April 2001 when I decided to embark on a woodworking career and become a carpenter. As I left the house for university that morning, I had no idea I was about to quit.

A Festool Domino is a fantastic tool. But it’s pricey and may not make sense for every woodworker. Is there a suitable alternative?

If you're considering buying or making plywood chairs, you definitely need to see these six great examples.

They look cool. They’re easy. They’re quick. What are you waiting for!?

Here’s five inspiring examples of lighting fixtures where wood was the key material.