The Simple Hack That’s Saving My Thumbs!

This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever and easy solution for anyone who regularly uses card scrapers and struggles with heat buildup during use. Friction from scraping wood can make the scraper’s surface uncomfortably hot, …

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The Shooting Board (Why You Need One)

This tip is by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It focuses on one of the most essential tools in hand tool woodworking: the shooting board. Precision and accuracy are at the heart of fine woodworking, especially when using hand planes. A …

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Dovetail Jig (Cut Dovetails Faster by Hand)

This tip and technique video was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. With over 16 years of experience using a dovetail jig, Norman shares his approach to precision hand-cut dovetails—highlighting the subtle techniques that set quality joinery apart. This isn’t …

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