The Key to Consistent and Beautiful Woodworking Design
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…
What's The Secret to Happiness as a Woodworker?
“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…
This Sublime Woodwork by Anna Gregory Brought Me Back to my Childhood
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.”…
Have a Woodworking Career You Can Be Proud Of
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 Worthy Festool Domino Alternative?
A Festool Domino is a fantastic tool. But it’s pricey and may not make sense for every woodworker. Is there a suitable alternative?
Michael Green: Why We Should Build Wooden Skyscrapers
Building a skyscraper? Forget about steel and concrete, says architect Michael Green, and build it out of ... wood.
5 Reasons Japanese Joinery is Just Wonderful
Japanese joinery is perceived as more of an art and a science than a trade. It’s high standards are revered by woodworkers the world over. What are the elements that make it so special?
What Everybody Ought to Know About the Shaper Origin
When Alec Rivers attempted to make a picture frame from his grandfather’s old hand tools, he never envisaged that he would start down a path that would shake up the woodworking & making industry.
Who Else Wants a Festool Domino?
It is a game-changing tool. It has been around years now. It is much sought after. It is on the high end of the price spectrum. Yet it hasn't got one competitor. Is it worth it?
Design & Build Live Edge Furniture Like the Masters
It can be a very difficult style of furniture making to execute well. We explore what we can learn from the best of the best.
Get Rid of Tangled Messy Cords Once and For All
It seems like battery technology is improving at a never-seen-before rate. And this is good news for woodworkers
Are Hobby Style CNC Machines Worth The Investment For a Woodworking Shop?
With a huge rise in popularity of hobby style CNC machines, more and more woodworking businesses seem to be jumping on the bandwagon. But are they worth the investment?