“What is a Bevel?” is a question that puzzles woodworkers due to the sometimes confusing relationship between bevels, miters, and straight cuts. Beveling wood is changing a square edge to a sloping one, so a bevel cut creates a slope from a horizontal or vertical wood surface. I’m a carpenter who has perfected just about …
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How do you perfect your use of liquid sandpaper for your projects? As it turns out, there are a few tricks to do just that! In my 15+ year career as a woodworker, I’ve had to apply paint, primer, and finish during several projects, whether I was sandblasting wood, building cabinets, or installing shelving. On …
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Ever wondered how to cut rebar but you weren’t sure where to start? You’re certainly not alone! In this guide, I’ll use my 20 years of experience in woodworking (where I not only cut rebar, but also constructed playhouses, fashioned Kumiko jigs, and built decks and fencing) to help walk you through the essentials for …
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What are the most essential guidelines to follow in the world of chainsaw milling, and how can you guarantee the best results? Throughout this guide, I’ll break down that question in much the same way as our post on Japanese wood saws. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked to perfect my woodworking skills, including …
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Quarter sawn oak is stunning in Amish furniture. Its unique grain and ray flecks are distinct attributes of its furniture. I’m a carpenter who has spent 20 years in the workshop mastering different types of woodworking cuts. In the process, I’ve learned which cuts pair well with woodcuts and how to create elegant woodwork with …
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Using wood-sawn cuts to take your woodworking project to the next level is often ideal. But, how do you choose between the sawn lumber cuts? Like our guide on rough lumber, in this post, I’ll draw on my 30+ years of professional woodworking and carving experience (in diverse fields like cabinetry construction, carpentry, and workshop …
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Whittling for beginners can often seem like a Herculean endeavor. If you’re just starting, how do you know what steps you should take to keep from giving up? Fortunately, wood whittling is pretty straightforward, whether you’re an interested newbie just getting your feet wet or a certified artisan woodworking expert. This guide can walk you …
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Welcome to our guide on custom woodworking. Where we delve into the world of personalized woodwork. Read on to learn everything you need to know about custom woodworking as an art and a business. What is Custom Woodworking? Custom woodworking is the art of building one-of-a-kind items customized for specific needs. Unlike mass production, custom …
Welcome to our guide on artisan woodworking. Where you’ll learn all about the age-old craft of artisanship. Whether you’re a beginner to woodworking or just an admirer of the craft, this guide will help you understand woodworking at an expert level. What is Artisan Woodworking Artisan woodworking is the art of creating objects from wood …
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