Matt Hagens 
These insights are by Norman Pirollo of WoodSkills. With decades of experience as a furniture maker, educator, and designer, Norman presents a thoughtful list of woodworking do’s and don’ts to help woodworkers improve both their results and mindset. These 14 …
This project is by Gary Herd, better known as The Bearded Woodworker. It’s a thoughtful restoration of an old coat and hat rack, originally built from oak and full of vintage character despite years of wear. Gary takes a careful …
This project is by Marcus from Salty Woodworking. It’s a practical restoration of a worn butcher block that brings the piece back to life using careful sanding, water popping, and a food-safe finish. What looked ruined at first becomes a …
This guide is based on a video by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. With nearly 40 years of experience, Jon breaks down the core tools that every beginner should consider when starting out in woodworking. These aren’t just nice-to-have tools—they’re …
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. …
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 guide was created by Billy from Newton Makes. It walks through how to use Fusion 360 to digitally plan and model woodworking projects—starting with a simple box and moving through key tools and techniques that help reduce mistakes in …
This video is by Billy from Newton Makes. It tackles a frustrating issue many woodworkers encounter: the rapid fading of vibrant wood tones, especially in species like red heart. While working on a detailed scroll saw piece, Billy noticed how …
This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a small-scale woodworking project that turns scrap wood into customized napkin holders, ideal for gifts, decor, or profitable sales. Designed with personalization in mind, these holders feature …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It’s a one-day build that combines portability, clean design, and smart joinery to create a folding table that’s both functional and refined. The entire build is made from poplar—an …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It features the restoration of an antique architect’s chair—bringing new life to a worn but storied piece without erasing its character or charm. Rather than stripping away its age, …
I’ve had plenty of projects come to a standstill just waiting on glue to dry. And if you unclamp too soon, you risk a weak joint that won’t hold under pressure. Most wood glues need about 30 minutes to 2 …
You were about to toss it. That wobbly old dresser in the garage. The rocking chair with the cracked arm. The cabinet that’s been holding paint cans for a decade. But something stopped you. Maybe it was the weight. Maybe …
You were about to toss it. That wobbly old dresser in the garage. The rocking chair with the cracked arm. The cabinet that’s been holding paint cans for a decade. But something stopped you. Maybe it was the weight. Maybe …
It’s late. The workshop is quiet except for the occasional drip of resin slowly falling into the mold. You lean in, watching colors swirl together like ink in water. Each pour feels strangely personal—like creating something entirely new out of …
I’ve always believed that a few well-built projects can make a home feel more finished—and more valuable. Whether it’s extra storage, better organization, or just something that looks great, woodworking has a way of turning small upgrades into smart investments. …
In restaurant kitchens, you are likely to see plastic cutting boards used. They are color-coded and used for a specific cutting purpose: vegetables on one, raw chicken on another, cooked chicken on a third, then fish, raw meat, cooked meat, …
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 …