The Rub Joint

This woodworking technique was demonstrated and explained by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever way to glue wood without using clamps—perfect for delicate pieces, tight spaces, or when you simply run out of clamps in the shop. By rubbing …

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Beginner-Friendly Float Frame Without a Table Saw

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a clean and modern float frame designed to highlight artwork while keeping the process simple enough for beginners using basic tools and materials. Jon’s approach eliminates the …

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Simple Wall-Mounted Bike Rack for Heavy EMTBs

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a compact, wall-mounted bike hanger that offers a clean and effective way to store a heavy electric mountain bike (EMTB) without the need for lifting. Designed with …

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Cherry Entryway Table with Drawers and Custom Pulls

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a refined entryway table made from solid cherry, complete with tapered legs, continuous grain drawer fronts, and handmade drawer pulls. With thoughtful design and precise joinery, Jon …

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Making a Wooden Spoon with a Ball Gouge

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a practical, hands-on guide for turning scrap hardwood into smooth, functional wooden spoons using a ball gouge. Jon’s video shows how a power carving tool can make …

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Decorative Frame for an Antique Mirror

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It features a layered, vintage-style frame built to enhance the look of an old mirror with beveling and character—using accessible materials and precision joinery. The design blends MDF, …

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Simple Shoe Rack for Work Boots and Shop Storage

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a practical shoe rack made from leftover plywood and 2x4s—perfect for storing work shoes or boots in garages, barns, or workshops. The focus of this project is …

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Durable Wooden Planter Box with Decorative Details

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. It’s a beautiful, long-lasting planter box that blends clean joinery, decorative touches, and sustainable materials for a standout outdoor build. Jon’s design focuses on solving common problems with …

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Hand Drill Jig for Drill Press–Level Accuracy

This project was built and designed by Rob from Let’s Make Things. It’s a smart and practical jig that helps you drill perfectly straight holes with a handheld drill, replicating the precision of a drill press without the size or …

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The Secret to Perfect Dados and Grooves

This tip is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever and precise method for cutting flawless dados and grooves using a standard table saw blade—no dado stack or trial-and-error required. By making a simple shim that matches your blade’s …

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The Shou Sugi Ban Inspired Finish That Started It All

This video is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It features a unique take on a traditional Japanese finishing technique—one that emphasizes texture, contrast, and craftsmanship through a patient, hands-on process. By combining selective burning and vibrant staining, Jodee achieves a …

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Minimalist Portable Router Table for Small Shops

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a compact, lightweight router table designed for easy use in small shops or as a secondary portable setup. Ideal for beginners or hobbyists, this simple table prioritizes function …

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Smart Sandpaper Storage Cabinet for Workshop Organization

This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a compact, efficient sandpaper storage cabinet created to keep sanding supplies neatly arranged and always within reach. Designed with thoughtful dimensions and clever features, the cabinet stores everything …

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A Clever Router Trick for Perfect Dados Without Jigs

This tip is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a practical solution to one of the most frustrating problems in woodworking: routing a dado that perfectly matches your material—without needing a jig or a custom-sized bit. Instead of buying a …

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This Didn’t Work as Well as I Hoped it Would

This ides is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s an experiment aimed at improving cut accuracy when working with extreme angles on a table saw—especially when the goal is to keep the workpiece clean and protect the miter gauge fence. …

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THIS is the IDEAL Blade Height

This tip is by Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. Known for clear, no-nonsense woodworking advice, Jodee breaks down how blade height affects cut quality and what to consider for different materials and techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced woodworker, understanding …

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