Bimonthly mentor
From his first cabinetry job to his own business, Carl Spencer has not been alone. He’s had a mentor by his side—his collection of woodworking magazines.
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A small shop with big ideas
David Welter’s shop has lots of light, separate machine and bench rooms, plenty of electrical outlets, and sufficient storage space.
Read moreCelebration Village Sign, More Charcuterie, and a “NEW” Bandsaw
As of late, my shop time is resulting in less structured builds and more random progress with a bunch of stuff. In this video I’ll cover making a budget sign, some router/cnc bit testing, some bandsaw resawing, and a new-ish bandsaw for the shop….
Read moreTips for creating custom clamping blocks
Extra effort ensures glue-up success
Read moreShaker design: Unadorned, not unsophisticated
Shakers may have been pragmatic and believed in utility first, but their designs were not simple. To the contrary, they combined natural materials, superb craftsmanship, and beautiful details.
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