Two Ways to PERFECT Radiuses and Chamfers

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Matt Hagens

This tip was shared by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It covers two clean, repeatable methods for creating consistent radius corners and chamfers—techniques that save time and deliver professional results. Many woodworkers struggle with rounding corners consistently. Traditional methods like tracing …

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Unlimited Possibilities w/This Shop-Made Tool

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Matt Hagens

This idea was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. These custom setup blocks are a smart, shop-made solution that helps woodworkers make quick, repeatable, and accurate tool adjustments—especially for angled cuts on the table saw. Designed for both …

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A $32 Fix for Straight Line Ripping Boards

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Matt Hagens

This tip is by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. It’s an innovative, low-cost solution to one of woodworking’s most frustrating problems: getting long boards perfectly straight without access to a jointer. Instead of relying on expensive machines or complex jigs, Jodee …

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The Art of Traditional Japanese Wood Joinery

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Matt Hagens

This video showcases the intricate beauty and precision of traditional Japanese wood joinery, known as shiguchi and tsugite. Without using nails or glue, Dylan Iwakuni demonstrates a variety of centuries-old techniques that were originally influenced by Chinese craftsmanship and later …

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This is the Most Versatile Technique in Woodworking

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Matt Hagens

This woodworking technique was explained and demonstrated by Billy from Newton Makes. It focuses on the rabbet joint—one of the most accessible and versatile joinery methods you can learn. While it may not have the visual appeal of dovetails or …

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This Woodworking Trick that Simplifies Everything

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Matt Hagens

This video tip was shared by Billy from Newton Makes. It highlights a clever way to turn basic two-dimensional drawings into eye-catching three-dimensional components—especially useful for furniture parts like jewelry box legs. With a simple design process and free software, …

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Don’t Waste Money Buying Lumber

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Matt Hagens

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 …

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How to Get a Beautiful Wood Finish Every Time!

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Matt Hagens

This video was created by Billy from Newton Makes. It walks through a clear, step-by-step process for achieving a professional-quality finish on your woodworking projects using shellac and walnut oil. Billy focuses on techniques that work across multiple wood types …

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5 Woodworking Tips YouTubers Don’t Share!

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Matt Hagens

This video was created by Billy from Newton Makes. It’s packed with practical woodworking tips aimed at improving technique, boosting efficiency, and making the shop a little more enjoyable to work in. Billy shares strategies that help solve common problems …

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Use this Technique to Design Your Woodworking Projects

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It focuses on designing a project as you go—an intuitive, flexible approach that helps woodworkers create beautiful results without being locked into a rigid plan. Billy demonstrates this technique …

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The Secret To Fixing Your Woodworking Finish

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Matt Hagens

This video is by Billy from Newton Makes. In this experiment, he walks through three unusual home remedies for removing water rings from finished wood surfaces: toothpaste, mayonnaise, and fire. Water stains can ruin the look of an otherwise beautiful …

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Using Your Miter Gauge BACKWARDS?!

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Matt Hagens

This tip comes from Jodee at Inspire Woodcraft. In this video, he shares a clever method to expand the cutting capacity of your table saw by flipping your miter gauge around—an easy trick that could save you time and effort …

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WAIT! Does the Drill Bit Trick ACTUALLY WORK?

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Matt Hagens

This tip and technique video was created by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. In it, he explores whether using a drill bit as a shim substitute when cutting dados on the table saw can actually deliver accurate results. It’s a long-debated …

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