Learn how to turn a wooden bowl from start to finish—beginner tools, safe setup, blank prep, outside shape, hollowing, sanding, and a food-safe finish. Clear, step-by-step photos plus troubleshooting.
Face vs. edge vs. end grain cutting boards—see the differences, pros/cons, tools you’ll need, and when to choose each. Simple guidance for beginners with links to builds, jigs, and plans.
Find the best woods for cutting boards—maple, walnut, beech, cherry, and more. Grain, hardness, food-safety, price, and which woods fit face, edge, or end-grain builds.
Build your own DIY edge grain cutting board with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to glue up, flatten, and finish an edge grain board — durable, beautiful, and perfect for everyday use.
Build your own jointer sled for the table saw and get perfectly straight edges without a jointer. This step-by-step guide shows how to make a versatile jig that’s perfect for cutting boards, taper cuts, and general stock prep.
Build better cabinets with the right router jigs. In this post, I’ll show you the essential jigs that make joinery faster, cleaner, and more accurate — plus how to use each one. Whether you’re making cabinets for the shop or home, these jigs will make the process easier.
Learn how to build modular woodworking jigs that save time, space, and money—designed to adapt across projects and tools with reusable components.
Learn which woodworking jigs every beginner should build first. These 5 simple, useful jigs will boost accuracy, safety, and confidence in your shop.