The RIGHT WAY to Use Double Sided Tape

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Matt Hagens

This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a smart and efficient way to use double-sided tape that removes the most frustrating part—peeling off the paper backing. With one simple adjustment to how you tear and apply the …

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The Rub Joint

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Matt Hagens

This woodworking technique was demonstrated and explained by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s a clever way to glue wood without using clamps—perfect for delicate pieces, tight spaces, or when you simply run out of clamps in the shop. By rubbing …

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The Secret to Perfect Dados and Grooves

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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The Shou Sugi Ban Inspired Finish That Started It All

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Matt Hagens

This video is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It features a unique take on a traditional Japanese finishing technique—one that emphasizes texture, contrast, and craftsmanship through a patient, hands-on process. By combining selective burning and vibrant staining, Jodee achieves a …

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A Clever Router Trick for Perfect Dados Without Jigs

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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This Didn’t Work as Well as I Hoped it Would

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Matt Hagens

This ides is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s an experiment aimed at improving cut accuracy when working with extreme angles on a table saw—especially when the goal is to keep the workpiece clean and protect the miter gauge fence. …

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THIS is the IDEAL Blade Height

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Matt Hagens

This tip is by Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. Known for clear, no-nonsense woodworking advice, Jodee breaks down how blade height affects cut quality and what to consider for different materials and techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced woodworker, understanding …

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THIS is Why You DON’T USE a Marking Gauge!

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Matt Hagens

This tip video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It focuses on a common frustration among woodworkers—owning a marking gauge but rarely using it because it doesn’t perform well out of the box. The core issue, Jodee explains, isn’t …

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5 DIY Hacks That Will Transform Your Workshop!

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Matt Hagens

This video is by Billy from Newton Makes. It features five clever tool and shop upgrades that can make a noticeable difference in safety, efficiency, and accuracy around the workshop. Each hack is built with simple materials and basic tools …

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7 Workshop Jigs Every Woodworker Needs

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Matt Hagens

These jigs ideas are by Billy from Newton Makes. These 7 workshop jigs are practical, easy to build, and will dramatically improve your workflow, accuracy, and efficiency in the shop. From cutting perfect miters to ripping boards without a jointer, …

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7 Habits for Highly Effective Woodworking

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Matt Hagens

These tips are by Billy from Newton Makes. It covers seven practical habits that can help any woodworker—from beginner to advanced—work more efficiently, improve project results, and enjoy the process even more. Instead of relying on expensive upgrades or major …

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Every Workshop NEEDS This Tool

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Matt Hagens

This tip is by Billy from Newton Makes. Billy designed a simple yet powerful wide-mouth clamp jig that solves a common woodworking frustration: how to apply clamping pressure in the middle of a wide panel when your regular clamps just …

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5 Smart Ways to Carry Plywood Easily

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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How to Choose the Perfect Woodworking Screws

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Matt Hagens

This video was created by Jeff from Today’s Craftsmen. It’s a detailed guide to help woodworkers understand which screws to use for different materials, joints, and applications. While screws might seem like a small detail, they can make or break …

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