Masking tape or blue painter's tape is a woodworker's best friend. This how to video shows you the many ways you can use this versatile tape. You'll be amazed with how many things you can do with this ...
One thing you should do every time you approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios. Its a bit gruesome to let your imagination take you there, but there is a good reason for it. This simple m ...
Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem ...
Often we neglect simple tools because the big fancy machine tools are so attractive. But often these basic tools are the best for the jobs. This how to video is a quick review of some basic hand tool ...
End grain wood is very absorbent to whatever material that is applied to it. In this how to video you will learn how to apply shellac, a maple transtint coloring agent and a topcoat to end grain wood ...
Woodworking just isn't satisfying unless you have someone to recieve what you've made. In this video tutorial you will learn how to make a beautiful pencil holder out of pieces of wood. These make gre ...
How do you make a water based finish look more like oil-based finish. Its a common problem since water-based finishes are "water-white", which means they don't impart any color to the wood. This can b ...
Outdoor finishes can be one of the trickiest types of wood finishes to master. Why? Because there is never a one size fits all solution. As woodworkers, we are used to dealing with the seasonal wood m ...
Dovetails are an extremely old and effective wood joint. There are three types of dovetails, through dovetails (the most popular), half blind dovetails, and sliding dovetails. In this woodworking vid ...
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use yellow glue and an a household iron to adhere a wide edge band. This how-to video is a must-watch for all furniture and woodwork enthusiasts. ...