Woodworkers have differing opinions about using stains on wood. Some don’t like using it at all. It is however worth knowing a bit about staining wood. In this video he tests a number of stains …
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Connecticut River Valley Highboy Plans
The English call this a high chest of drawers, the Americans call it a highboy. They became popular in the 18th century because of the distinctive look and the fact that you don’t have to …
Continue reading »Toy Box Plans and Video
What I like about this woodworker is that he shows us the mistakes he makes, in a build and how he fixes them. These plans where release a few years ago in conjunction with a …
Continue reading »Toy Firetruck Plans
This wood firetruck is a classic toy that is intended to fire up the imagination of the child playing with it. The toy is mainly made out of oak with some padauk accents. To download …
Continue reading »4 Common Mistakes That Ruin a Flat Table Top
Ever have a glue up turn into a taco? There is no magic to making a perfectly flat table top, you just have to avoid these common mistakes and use the right techniques and you …
Continue reading »Library Bookcase Plans
You will add a touch of class to your den or study if this handsome bookcase adorns a wall. Its built-up crown, fluted styles and rosette accents include all the classic elements. Though it may …
Continue reading »Restoring a Hand Plane
In this video he gives a detailed explanation of how to restore an old hand plane. He uses an old Stanley No. 5 hand plane as an example. However this process can be used to …
Continue reading »Heirloom Blanket Chest Plans
The idea with this project is to build something that can stand the test of time. The chest was built using cherry wood and rabbet and lap joints. They are easier to do than more …
Continue reading »Chippendale Foot Stool Plans
This stool is a perfect weekend project. The project does include a cushion, so you will either have to get that from an upholstery shop or do it yourself. In the plans they used cherry …
Continue reading »Garage Woodworking Shop Tips
There are some specific challenges to doing woodworking in your garage. This video has 8 great tips for making the most out of your garage woodworking shop in terms of space optimization, as well as …
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