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.
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.