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Woodworking is a great hobby, but there’s definitely a learning curve to it that is often intimidated to many who want to try it out. Today, we are talking to two expert woodworkers who will let us know their thoughts on different tools. Rich can testify that it is his naivete that led him to believe that, when it comes to planes, skew and should cannot complement each other. If you try to do some … [Read more...]

As every woodworker knows, a good sanding block is an essential tool in their toolbox. There are many types of sanders, such as belt, orbiter and simple 1/4" sheets. The author of this article prefers the American made "Preppin Weapon Sanding block" which uses 1/4" strips of sandpaper with metal clips that sell for around $24. It's fun, sturdy and ergonomic. Another less expensive option is the … [Read more...]

A sheet of plywood can make for a great bottom to any wood box. It is a versatile material, easy to attach to a rabbet (the groove in the box), adds strength to the box, and makes for a great look. Before attaching a plywood bottom one can size, cut and glue a piece of veneer to the wood. Usually about an eight of an inch thick. Milk paint is a great way to finish the plywood. One can also add … [Read more...]

A bandsawn box is a box that looks like it was cut from a single piece of wood, but is cleverly cut and glued back together. It looks more difficult to make than it is, but the most important thing is to determine how and where to make the first cuts. There are two compartments to the box: a top compartment under a lid, and the drawer in the front. The idea is to make two distinct divots in the … [Read more...]

For many woodworkers, using the skew can be quite daunting. This type of chisel seems difficult to master, but in reality, most of the knowledge you need to handle it properly is learned in the early years of our childhood. The only cuts you can do with it are point and edge cutting. Unlike other chisels, the bevel shouldn’t be rubbing the work piece. The actual motion is more of a glide than … [Read more...]

This space which serves as a spare bedroom, useful when we have guests, was the subject of one of the previous renovations. We also worked on the bathroom adjacent to this room. The one thing that was left unfinished was the revamping of the closet. Without it, we could not call this project finished. In addition to emptying the closet, we had to repair the sidewalls. Those required some patching, … [Read more...]

Writer and woodworker, Tim Celeski remembers the impetus for creating his first workbench fondly. It was born from reading an article in the now defunct "Woodwork" magazine. Tom Casper wrote the article, entitled "Workbench in a Weekend." Casper later went on to reedit his original design. The second iteration of Casper's bench appeared in American Woodworker, a periodical of which Casper became … [Read more...]

After a long wait, we have finally started the production of our eagerly anticipated divider. The plan is to make them available for purchase later this summer. Those who have been with us at the time of the first version, know that we’ve gone through growing pains with it. The looks and functionality were there, but higher volume production was difficult to achieve. As a result, we had to … [Read more...]

Furniture in shaker style is a favorite because of its classic look and functionality. For woodworkers, another important characteristic of this style is its simplicity and as such, it is perfect for those just starting the hobby. We prefer using oak for our shaker projects, because it looks natural and is great wood to work on. The challenge with these projects is finding wood pieces that are … [Read more...]

The project was first announced in 2018, although Chris and Jennie worked on it since 2014. She was at it until the very end, but with her passing the project did not stop. In fact, it is its continuation that celebrates her life and work, and through the book she will be able to achieve new crop of woodworkers. The subject of the book is the chair, and while it seems like it is not unlike the … [Read more...]