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, …
This video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It demonstrates a reliable and efficient technique for finding the center of wood stock—especially useful when cutting accurate half lap joints. Instead of overcomplicating the process with measuring tools or guesswork, …
This tip and technique guide was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a smart walkthrough showing two easy methods for making miter cuts beyond the limits of a standard miter saw—perfect for adding more complex angles to your woodworking …
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 …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on a smart woodworking technique for making cleaner, more precise cuts using an L-fence setup. An L-fence offers an easy way to improve both accuracy and safety …
This project was built and designed by Izzy Swan. It features a smart, space-saving in-feed system designed to make cutting large sheet goods easier, safer, and more precise—without the need for a track saw. If you regularly work with plywood …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s an innovative push stick design created to improve both safety and control when working with a table saw. A good push stick is essential for safe woodworking, especially …
This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever and inexpensive modification that improves dust control and safety when using a crosscut sled—something many woodworkers struggle with during routine cuts. Sawdust build-up is a constant battle in any …
This article highlights insights from Billy from Newton Makes, a woodworking creator known for clear, practical advice. This article covers the key differences between thickness planers and drum sanders, helping woodworkers decide which tool best fits their needs. Both machines …
This woodworking tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It covers a clever router technique that helps manage large router bits safely while improving the quality of your cuts. While routers are an essential tool for shaping wood, using …
This experiment was conducted by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It explores a simple but potentially game-changing trick for managing glue squeeze-out more efficiently during woodworking projects. In woodworking, every small improvement to the process can make a big difference. Jodee …
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 …
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 …
This educational video was created by Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills. It showcases a practical, affordable solution for woodworkers who want the functionality of a Domino Joiner without the hefty price tag. Rather than relying on expensive equipment, Norman repurposed a …
Buttered Side Down takes on the noble art of transforming a simple block of wood into something… recognizable. With a mix of sheer determination, questionable techniques, and a few too many close calls with sharp objects, this adventure in wood …
Making Shihou Kama Tsugi (four-way goose neck joint). When you first look at it, it can be confusing as this joinery is on all four sides, without a way to be taken apart. But this joinery actually slides diagonally, making …
In the video “10 Simple Shop Hacks,” Burke from Burke Makes Stuff shares a collection of ingenious tips and tricks designed to make woodworking projects more efficient and enjoyable. This video is perfect for woodworkers looking to enhance their workflow …
In the video “Preventing Rust on Tools,” James Wright from Wood By Wright ASMR provides a detailed guide on maintaining and preventing rust on metal tools in the workshop. This video is invaluable for woodworkers who want to preserve their …
