Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. PSA veneer is a “peel-and-stick” approach to real wood surface coverage, and it can look excellent when the substrate is prepared properly. The key lesson is that …
Clinton from Specific Love Creations shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Clinton walks through practical steps to get consistent stain color, avoid blotchiness, and protect finished projects for long-term durability. Watch the full video and subscribe to Specific …
Keaton Beyer shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video demonstrates a fast, approachable way to finish wood using shellac, highlighting why this traditional film finish remains popular for quick projects and easy repairs. The method focuses on …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tips featured in this video. Jodee demonstrates a modern spin on traditional shou sugi ban by combining controlled charring with mica powders to create a metallic, two-tone finish that highlights charred texture. The …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video follows a single kitchen drawer face brought in by neighbors that had a gummed-up topcoat and worn stain, and shows how to strip, sand, restain, and …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video walks through how to pick the best lumber for a Shou Sugi Ban–inspired burn-and-brush finish, focusing on species, grain orientation, knots, and moisture content. The goal …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video covers how to add color and protection to burnt wood, comparing dyes, stains, brushes, and topcoats while demonstrating techniques that change the final look. Watch the …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video demonstrates a reliable approach to get a vibrant white on a shou sugi ban–inspired finish by combining charring, aggressive brushing, careful staining, and a steel wool …
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 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 video is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s part three of a four-part series that explores a modern take on Shou Sugi Ban—the traditional Japanese method of charring wood for preservation and beauty. Jodee’s process combines burning, brushing, and …
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 …
This video is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a hands-on experiment that tests how various hardwoods react to the Shou Sugi Ban technique—a traditional Japanese method of burning wood to create a textured, weather-resistant finish. While Shou Sugi Ban …
This video was created by Billy from Newton Makes. It walks through a clear, step-by-step process for achieving a professional-quality finish on your woodworking projects using shellac and walnut oil. Billy focuses on techniques that work across multiple wood types …
This video is by Billy from Newton Makes. In this experiment, he walks through three unusual home remedies for removing water rings from finished wood surfaces: toothpaste, mayonnaise, and fire. Water stains can ruin the look of an otherwise beautiful …
This video by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It offers a detailed walkthrough of what it’s like to use Rubio Monocoat for the first time, especially on furniture pieces that feature joinery and visible surface details. After working with the product …
This woodworking technique was demonstrated by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a detailed walkthrough of achieving a clean, consistent charred finish inspired by the traditional Japanese method known as Shou Sugi Ban. Jodee explains how burning wood not only adds …
This video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It explores two distinct methods for achieving a Shou Sugi Ban finish—a traditional Japanese wood-burning technique—with side-by-side comparisons of texture and stain absorption. Jodee’s breakdown highlights the trade-offs between a quick …