As woodworkers, we want to leave the shop with ALL our fingers and BOTH eyes intact. In this article, I’m sharing 6 critical woodworking safety tips. These may sound like common sense to many of you, but it’s amazing how many folks will ignore simple principles that will save them pain. There are many other…
Category: Tips and Techniques
7 Tips For Selling Your Crafts
Not long after I started making wooden writing pens, I began to wonder: Could I sell these bad boys? The answer — a resounding yes! No, I haven’t quit my day job to sell my crafts, but it’s so rewarding when customers willingly hand me their cash for my handiwork. In this article, I’ll show…
Harbor Freight Oscillating Spindle Sander Overview
Sanding is one of my least favorite things about woodworking. It takes time, it creates tons of dust, but you have to do it to get that beautiful finish. In this post, I want to introduce you to the Harbor Freight oscillating spindle sander which I think will make your life a little easier in…
Finding Wood for Your DIY Projects
In this article about finding wood for your DIY projects, I will talk about different sources of wood and some of the pros and cons that come with those sources. This is a question I often get asked, and, in my project tutorials, I make it a point to tell readers where I get my…
How to Care for Wooden Utensils
If you’ve looked around my site only briefly, you probably caught on that I love making wooden kitchen utensils — cutting boards, trays, spoons, honey dippers, spatulas, etc. In this article, I’m going to talk about how to care for wooden utensils so they will last for generations. I’ll even be sharing a beeswax butter…