Matt Hagens 
Did you know that a simple error in pocket hole joinery can compromise the entire integrity of your woodworking project? I will show you how to avoid and identify the most common pocket hole mistakes, ensuring your projects are visually …
A wooden playset can take a beating over the years and a but a neglected one can become dangerous. Sun, rain, and everyday use leave it faded, splintered, and sometimes unsafe. If yours looks like an eyesore, don’t assume it …
A wooden playset can take a beating over the years and a but a neglected one can become dangerous. Sun, rain, and everyday use leave it faded, splintered, and sometimes unsafe. If yours looks like an eyesore, don’t assume it …
If you’ve ever looked at a box of nails and wondered what “16d” or “8d” means, you’re not alone. The “d” size label shows up in nearly every hardware store and building plan, but it’s not always clear what it …
This video is by Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. It highlights a set of simple, shop-ready jigs that improve accuracy, save time, and bring consistency to hand-tool workflows. Instead of large machines or complex fixtures, Norman relies on a handful of …
This project was built and designed by Jason from PatriotDIY. It’s a transportable, adjustable folding pitcher’s mound designed specifically for youth baseball and softball players who need a reliable, portable mound they can set up and move with ease. Jason’s …
This project and the methods demonstrated were built and tested by Rob from Make Things. In this video, Rob shares three reliable ways to make wooden knobs in the shop—each with its own pros, cons, and use cases. He even …
This technique comes from Jon Peters of Longview Woodworking. In this video, Jon walks through a simple yet effective way to achieve tight inside miters when working with flat panels and molding—particularly when factory-finished faces need to be preserved. The …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It features a quick yet impactful restoration of a discarded farmhouse table, turning an alley find into a sale-ready piece in just over an hour. With minimal materials and …
If you’ve been tossing your wooden cutting board into the dishwasher along with your plates and cups, you need to stop immediately. While it might seem like the easiest way to get your board clean, you’re actually destroying it. Here’s …
If you’ve been tossing your wooden cutting board into the dishwasher along with your plates and cups, you need to stop immediately. While it might seem like the easiest way to get your board clean, you’re actually destroying it. Here’s …
Nothing is more frustrating than watching a joint I thought was solid come apart. Weak glue bonds can leave gaps, cause pieces to shift, or even ruin an entire project. Over the years, I’ve learned that most wood glue failures …
Halloween’s the perfect excuse to mix woodworking with a little creative mischief. Most of these use basic materials and tools you probably already have stashed somewhere in the shop. The ideas range from outdoor stuff like spooky door hangers and …
Halloween’s the perfect excuse to mix woodworking with a little creative mischief. Most of these use basic materials and tools you probably already have stashed somewhere in the shop. The ideas range from outdoor stuff like spooky door hangers and …
When I first saw scorch marks and smelled burning wood on my cuts, I knew something was wrong. Table saw burning happens when friction builds up between the blade and the wood. The main culprits are usually dull or dirty …
The table saw is often considered the heart of the woodworking shop. It’s incredibly powerful and precise – but also one of the most dangerous tools. Every year, more than 60,000 injuries are linked to table saws, including lacerations, amputations, …
This project was built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It’s a compact upgrade that turns a standard pocket hole jig into a more stable, versatile, and shop-friendly station with integrated accessory storage and wall mounting options. By …
This guide is by Nick Starrett, where he walks through ten of the most common and dangerous table saw mistakes woodworkers make — and how to avoid them. Nick’s video includes demonstrations of both safe and unsafe behavior, including two …