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New Drum Sander

I finally bought a drum sander for the shop. This post tells you about how to set it up and how I put it to the test.

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Christmas Gift Bowls

It’s time for us woodworkers to get in the shop and make some Christmas gifts for people. Let’s start with wooden bowls!

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How to Dye Wood

Why would you dye wood instead of staining it? In this project, I explain exactly why dye is amazing to use.

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DIY Hallway Table

This is a classic looking walnut table that looks good in a hall or entry way. And here’s exactly how I made it.

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Workshop Lighting

Don’t get befuddled by workshop lighting options. Here is the down and dirty information you need to fix your shop lighting.

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Live Edge Table

This is perhaps the largest project I’ve ever built! It’s a salvaged oak dining room table with matching benches. Read how I did it.

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Colonial Dice Game

A recreation of a Revolutionary War era dice game. Plus, I tell a story about a little known patriotic family during the war.

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Wooden Ribbon Box

This may be the prettiest wooden box you’ll ever see. How can you wrap a box with a wooden ribbon? Click to find out!

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Wooden Nintendo Game

Why in the world would I make a wooden version of a Nintendo NES game? Because it’s awesome; that’s why.

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Walnut End Table

This custom walnut end table is part of my Wadsworth Collection of furniture. See how you can customize it even further.

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Success on Etsy

Struggling with Etsy or wanting to know how to take your sales to a new level? Check out the tricks that I used to boost my shop.

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Custom Table Molding

Why am I so excited about making molding? Because it turned out amazing; that’s why! Learn about how I pulled this one off.

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Dovetail Inlay Tray

This walnut tray have dovetail joinery and a funky plaid inlay in the bottom. Do you think I pulled it off?

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Edge Band Clamps

This will be the best clamp that you ever make! Try to make these quick and effective clamps before you apply edge banding.

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Chisel Sharpening

This post shows you my sharpening method. I demonstrate sharpening chisels and plane blades all the way through grits.

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Harbor Freight Sharpener

Is the Harbor Freight chain sharpener worth the money? Well, I’m about to find out and test it myself.

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Dead Accurate Saw Sled

I can’t work without a table saw sled. They are cheap to make and will completely change your woodworking game.

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Saw Blade Cleaning

Before you throw out your dull saw blade, try cleaning it first. Here’s how I clean my blades to get the best results in my woodworking.

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Stupid Simple Box Joints

Want to make box joints? See my stupid simple way of making this cool joint for boxes and it requires no measuring!

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Barnwood Cornhole Boards

I have to make some cornhole boards and I’m going to try to use wood from a hose stable. Think I pulled it off?

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