CASTLE JOINTS
I love interesting joinery. The right joint can be incredibly strong, but it can also be beautiful in and of itself. I think this joint is a perfect example. I call it the Triple-Castle Joint. If I were a gamer, I might call it the Tri-Force Joint. I have no idea who first came up with it, but I love the complexity—at least the perceived complexity. While this joint looks like a puzzle of mortises and tenons that would be frustratingly difficult to cut, it’s actually made from…
HOW TO BEND 3/4” PLYWOOD
In this post, I’ll share the lessons we learned along the way, including how to bend plywood, edge band around a curve, and a few other skills you might want to apply to a future project of your own.
THE TRUTH ABOUT HOLLOW GRINDS: DO THEY REALLY WEAKEN YOUR EDGE?
Millions of people sharpen their tools by grinding them on a round wheel. This isn't a new idea; grinding wheels have been used for centuries. However, as often happens on the internet, it has become trendy to overanalyze and pick apart long-held beliefs, claiming that everyone has been doing it wrong. I’ve heard many people argue that an edge sharpened on a grinding wheel will become brittle or dull more quickly than one sharpened on a flat stone.
WILL A CHEAP 2X6 PINE WORKBENCH LAST?
It’s been 8 years since I made this workbench in a two-part series on YouTube. In that time, this bench has seen a lot of use across three different workshops. Since it's made entirely from old construction lumber I thought some of you might be interested to see how it’s held up and if there’s anything I would change in its design.
THE CLEVER 10-SECOND WOODWORKING TRICK I USE TO IMPRESS PEOPLE
In this post, I'll share with you a clever method to make two pieces of wood fit together in such a satisfying way that you'll start looking all over for scraps to use. Honestly, this technique will make you feel like a woodworking master.
CHOOSING A TABLE SAW
I’m often asked for advice on choosing the right table saw. It seems that a lot of new woodworkers looking for their first saw — and even experienced woodworkers looking to replace their existing saws — are making poor decisions when it comes to choosing the right type with the right features at the right price. As someone who has tried just about every kind of saw out there, I feel like I can help you make the right decision.
INDESTRUCTIBLE: I have NEVER seen a box made like this before
I built this box seven years ago, and I keep it in my shop because I believe it may be the only one like it in the world. I don't think anyone has built one quite like it—certainly not in the way I did, because I had to develop new methods to make it even possible.
I FIGURED OUT HOW TO NEVER PAY FOR WOOD AGAIN
One of the biggest obstacles to starting a new project is the cost. Time and again, I hear from my audience about how expensive wood can be. In this article I want to talk about where you can find low-cost or even free wood for your next project.
FRENCH CLEATS - ARE THEY WORTH THE HYPE?
These days french cleats have become pretty popular among various YouTubers and in the overall maker movement. But mostly in the context of cleat walls. This is a big thing online. Folks put rows of wood strips all over their walls and make all sorts of handy tool holders that may be hung and arranged wherever they like.