Rob from Make Things shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Rob addresses a common woodworking frustration that many makers experience when their joints don’t fit as precisely as intended. The issue isn’t usually with cutting technique or saw …
Rob from Make Things shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Rob demonstrates the value of a layout jig specifically designed for half lap joints while working on a large light fixture project in his shop. The jig helps …
Billy from Newton Makes shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Billy demonstrates how mastering box-making joinery serves as the foundation for virtually any woodworking project. The video explores several essential joint types that combine to create endless possibilities …
Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared how specialty hand planes expand precision and control beyond standard bench planes. Specialty planes help furniture makers and woodworkers shape joinery details, refine edges, and dial in consistent profiles without relying on a single “do-everything” …
Clinton from Specific Love Creations shared the woodworking tips featured in this video. This video focuses on practical joint techniques for 2×4 projects, covering fastener choice, glue use, common weak joints, and straightforward ways to add shear strength to everyday …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This short video demonstrates a simple, reliable way to find miter angles using only two equal-width scrap pieces and a pencil mark instead of measurements or tools. The …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video demonstrates how to repurpose a router table to flatten a board face so it can be reliably run through a planer, using a makeshift outfeed support …
Izzy Swan from izzy swan demonstrated the test featured in this video. This video shows a homemade horizontal slot mortiser built from scrap plywood and an inexpensive trim router, designed to replicate and expand on the functionality of a Festool …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video demonstrates a repeatable table saw setup for cutting hidden internal splines that strengthen mitered corners while keeping the outside surface clean and uninterrupted. Watch the full …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video demonstrates a reliable, measurement-light method for cutting half lap (half flap) joints at the table saw using the parts themselves to set critical dimensions. The approach …
Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video shows a straightforward workflow for making complete drawers using a box-joint jig set up for repeatability and speed. The approach centers on using consistent references and …
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 video is by Rob from Make Things. He walks through the hidden problems behind miter joints and shows how to make them stronger, more accurate, and longer-lasting. Instead of focusing on gimmicks or shortcuts, Rob explains the physics and …
This project/tip/jig was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a fast, reliable T-square-style jig that guides a router for squaring panel edges, cutting grooves, and fine-tuning plywood when table saw cuts aren’t ideal. Using just scraps and …
This woodworking tip comes from Jodee of Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a simple, math-based solution to one of the most common problems beginners face when cutting trim: inaccurate miter angles that lead to visible gaps. With a clear formula and real-world …
This technique was developed and demonstrated by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. If you’ve ever struggled to make a clean 90° corner using two boards of different widths—especially with trim or frame work—this shop trick is for you. Instead of relying …
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 …
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 …