Izzy Swan demonstrated the test featured in this video. Izzy shows a lightweight, low-cost chainsaw mill built from simple materials and a few clever upgrades that make milling small logs practical for a one-person shop. The project focuses on portability, …
Izzy Swan shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. These five shop hacks focus on making reclaimed pallet and barnwood work easier, safer, and faster by solving common headaches like stubborn nails, hole repair, and metal debris cleanup. Watch …
Billy from Newton Makes shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. Slabs have a special appeal: big, dramatic grain and the promise of skipping board glue-ups, but they bring hidden challenges that affect both design and workflow. Watch the …
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 …
The video below was created by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. It offers five practical techniques for moving plywood more efficiently—whether you’re in the shop, on a job site, or just loading material from the truck to the bench. Each …
This video was created by Jeff from Today’s Craftsmen. It’s a helpful guide to understanding plywood and other sheet goods—what to use, when to use it, and why it matters for your build. Whether you’re building cabinets, shelving, or custom …
This video was created by Billy from Newton Makes. It offers a practical breakdown of how to read and understand lumber stamps so woodworkers can make better purchasing decisions and avoid wasting money on the wrong materials. Billy explains how …