This project was built and designed by Brett from Brett’s Basement Woodshop. It features a pair of large floating picture frames made from weathered white oak, designed to give paintings a modern, gallery-style presentation. Floating frames create a subtle shadow …
This project was built and designed by Alex from Bevelish Creations. It’s a modern, open-sided knife block built entirely from white oak offcuts, turning scrap wood into a sleek, functional centerpiece for the kitchen. Rather than using solid stock or …
This project was built and designed by Alex from Bevelish Creations. It’s a clean, modern cantilever side table made from white oak, designed to sit comfortably beside a couch or bed—perfect for working from home, reading, or simply relaxing. This …
This project was built and designed by Keaton Beyer. It features a custom-built cricket table made from quarter-sawn white oak, blending traditional style with clever joinery and modern woodworking techniques. The result is a small, elegant table that appears simple …
I’ve often been asked about the best wood for making cutting boards. Through my experience and practice, I’ve found that white oak is a strong candidate. I’ve discovered that white oak’s natural antibacterial properties and water resistance make it stand …
Sometimes the answers to questions are pretty obvious in the asking. This might be one of them: “What is the difference between red oak and white oak?” That obvious answer is in the color, of course. But it’s a bit …
White oak is naturally durable and water resistant, making it a wise choice for outdoor furniture. This article provides a step-by-step guide for finishing and caring for white oak to withstand the elements. It covers proper surface preparation, an overview …
This project was built and designed by Mark from Gunflint Designs. It showcases how a simple whitewashing idea evolved into a full fireplace restoration—combining structural fixes with a beautiful aesthetic upgrade. With help from his wife Katie, Mark tackled the …
The rustic design for a childs bedroom focuses on an oak bunk bed. The bed’s construction includes innovative space-saving features like a built-in staircase and bookcase and a design that promises durability and comfort. Design and Comfort: The bunk bed …
As a woodworking fanatic with perpetually stained hands, I’ve experimented with every type of wood under the sun. Red oak’s intricate grain has always tempted me, but I could never get the deeper stains to penetrate properly. After too many …
We like oak wood and use it occasionally in our woodworking projects. Oak wood is a popular choice for many different types of projects because of its strength, durability, and beauty. Here are some good uses for oak wood: Key …
We will admit that we are not wood carvers. We love working with wood, of course, but our woodworking is in the making and building of things – desks and bed frames for the kids, outdoor decks, cutting boards, and …
Amish woodcrafters are known for their quality furniture and their woodworking skills. They go to great lengths to create and produce well-made oak furniture that will last. Among those lengths is the sawmilling of their own lumber. Trees are felled, …
Wood comes in a variety of colors by name – redwoods, green wood, and even whitewood. Redwoods get their name because of the bark and heartwood, with their reddish-brown color. The color comes from a high tannin level in the …
This project was built and designed by Jon Peters of Longview Woodworking. It focuses on veneering a simple cabinet using figured eucalyptus, showing how approachable the process can be for anyone interested in upgrading their woodworking skills. Veneering offers a …
This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a clean, durable wooden planter box that blends traditional joinery with modern woodworking techniques for long-lasting performance and style. Jon’s approach emphasizes precision, repeatability, and thoughtful design. …
I’ve built a few coffee tables over the years—some simple, some more refined. One thing I learned early: the tabletop makes or breaks the whole project. It’s what people see first. It takes the most use. And if you pick …
I’ve made more charcuterie boards than I can count. Some turned out to be real eye-catchers and made great gifts. Others taught me what not to do—mostly when it came to choosing the right wood. At first, I picked whatever …