Wood & Material Tutorials

A misunderstanding of the end-grain glue “myth” video?

Posted on September 13, 2021 at 8:12 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Mr. Sullivan’s video and tests were great, but some folks are missing the point.

Veneers open up a world of possibilities for woodworkers

Posted on July 22, 2021 at 4:49 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Three ways to press veneers and open up new project possibilities!

Sand, Scrape or Plane? The REAL reason…

Posted on July 10, 2021 at 3:39 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

How the process makes one method better than others.

Why does my finish turn wood yellow?

Posted on July 6, 2021 at 2:28 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Wood & Material Tutorials

I explain why finishes yellow wood, and which allow the natural beauty to stand out most.

Red vs White Oak- What you NEED to know!

Posted on June 24, 2021 at 8:03 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Wood & Material Tutorials

Why it’s so hard to tell the difference, and why it matters to woodworkers.

It began with a stool sample…

Posted on June 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

How a physical mock-up can help you design better projects.

Do you REALLY need special screws for pocket hole joinery?

Posted on May 28, 2021 at 8:49 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Wood & Material Tutorials

What to look for when choosing the right pocket screws for your project.

11 Ways to Save Money on Project Wood!

Posted on May 21, 2021 at 8:13 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Wood & Material Tutorials

Some great sources you may never have considered before!

Spalted wood- What you need to know about it.

Posted on April 16, 2021 at 6:08 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Wood & Material Tutorials

Spalted wood is BEAUTIFUL, but tricky to work with.

Why you should try wood grain filler before your finish.

Posted on April 2, 2021 at 5:35 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

How an easy to apply goop can change the way you finish wood.

DIY jig makes long dowels shorter in SECONDS!

Posted on March 24, 2021 at 7:54 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Make this handy jig today and you’ll thank yourself when you need it later!

Why do they call it a jointer when it planes wood?

Posted on March 17, 2021 at 2:40 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask about one of the least understood tools in the workshop!

So, you think you know how to sand, eh?

Posted on March 15, 2021 at 8:08 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

FULL OF TIPS! A comprehensive tutorial on one of the most important parts of any woodworking project.

Burning wood with a table saw

Posted on March 8, 2021 at 7:44 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

I hate scorch marks, but I know how to avoid them. I’ll show you how, too!

Should you hate sapwood?

Posted on March 2, 2021 at 7:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Hoity-toity woodworkers say don’t use sapwood. Do they have a point?

A better way to make your own dowels

Posted on February 12, 2021 at 9:02 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Other Tutorials, Router Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Make limitless piles of dowels from any wood with this easy process!

Stuff you should know before trying to edge band plywood

Posted on December 15, 2020 at 8:24 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Wood & Material Tutorials

Pro tips about applying iron-on edge banding that will save you a lot of frustration.

How to bend a piece of 3/4-inch plywood

Posted on December 9, 2020 at 8:34 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

How we solved a unique problem in a recent project and the lessons you can learn from it

Are you using the wrong kind of sanding block? What you need to know…

Posted on July 20, 2020 at 8:11 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Rigid, semi-rigid, flexible or contoured? Learn what to use, and when to use it.

A clever way to safely cut thin strips on the table saw

Posted on April 18, 2020 at 6:44 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Safe, accurate, repeatable, and you probably already have everything you need to do it!

Bondo is a lifesaver for woodworkers!

Posted on March 12, 2020 at 6:55 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

Body filler can get you out of some jams. It’s not just for covering the crap!

Remove a wide board’s heart

Posted on January 29, 2020 at 2:17 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

How a simple operation can prevent cupping

Why do boards cup AWAY from the center of a tree?

Posted on January 21, 2020 at 8:05 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

How a simple paper fan explains everything about wood warping.

21 Reasons you need beeswax in your workshop

Posted on November 27, 2019 at 8:02 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

A bunch of useful tips in about 2-minutes!

Must see homemade panel-cutting plywood cart!

Posted on October 10, 2019 at 5:48 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

Store and break down sheet goods right on the cart! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: Videos you may like► Plywood tutorial: https://youtu.be/Es9uKC6o_LQ…

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