This guide was created by Norman Pirollo, a furniture designer and woodworking educator from WoodSkills. It features four essential jigs that make hand tool woodworking more accurate, efficient, and enjoyable. Each jig highlighted here is built for a specific purpose …
This educational video was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. With over two decades of woodworking experience, Norman shares how thoughtful workshop design can improve efficiency, comfort, and overall enjoyment. Whether you’re outfitting a garage or a dedicated studio, the …
This tip was shared by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It covers the design, function, and value of a bench hook—an often overlooked but powerful tool for precision hand-cut joinery. Whether you’re just starting with hand tools or looking to improve …
This project was built and demonstrated by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s a detailed look at how to cut half-blind dovetail joints using a custom jig and hand tools—perfect for anyone refining their joinery skills. Dovetails are one of the …
This guide was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It highlights the essential hand planes every beginner should consider when starting out with hand tool woodworking and furniture making. Understanding which planes to use—and why—can dramatically improve your results at …
This woodworking guide was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s an in-depth overview of essential wood joinery techniques, including both traditional and modern methods used in furniture and cabinetry. Strong joinery is at the heart of successful woodworking. Whether …
This video was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It’s a detailed look at the role of bandsaws in woodworking and how adding a second bandsaw can streamline shop efficiency and expand your project capabilities. Drawing from over 30 years …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It covers how to choose the right concealed cabinet hinges and how to build a simple jig to make installation easier and more accurate. Installing concealed hinges can be frustrating without …
This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever way to contain dust and debris while drilling overhead—using nothing more than a recycled yogurt container. Whether you’re installing fixtures, running wires, or mounting hardware, overhead drilling usually comes …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a simple but clever method for cutting precise, blade-width splines at the table saw—no measuring required. Splines are a great way to strengthen miter joints and add a visual element …
This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a straightforward method for cutting splined miters using a table saw—no fancy jig required. Splined miters offer both strength and style, especially in frames, boxes, and decorative joinery. Jodee’s technique is …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a practical method for making tapered cuts on a table saw using only a few simple tools—no jig required. Tapered cuts are often used in furniture and cabinetry work, but …
This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever technique for breaking down large sheet goods on a small table saw—without the need for a track saw or oversized workspace. By rethinking how the saw is used …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a straightforward router jig that makes cutting accurate and repeatable dados fast, clean, and easy—perfect for anyone wanting more precision in their shop. Designed to help streamline shelf …
This tip comes from Billy at Newton Makes. It’s a creative method for drilling a clean, centered hole in long wooden dowels without relying entirely on a handheld drill—and the results are both accurate and repeatable. Center-drilling long dowels can …
This woodworking tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. In this video, he breaks down what causes sanding pigtails and shares specific techniques to avoid them, helping you improve your finishes and reduce frustration in the shop. Pigtails are one …
This woodworking tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It tackles a common and often misunderstood safety topic—whether or not it’s safe to use the miter gauge and rip fence at the same time on a table saw. This …
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 …
