Easy DIY Picture Frames | Kelsey Watson
​Picture frames make great gifts and woodworkers of all skill levels can make one, even beginners. One of the harder parts of creating a frame is making the rabbets, the space that wi… Read More
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The Best Tools for Wood Carving
The smell of the wood, the sight of nature’s artistic wood grains, and the feel of the grains against your hand make you feel as though you are in a wood carver… Read More
DIY Textured Wooden Bowls
A noteworthy woodworking trend of 2022 is an exploration of textures in wooden bowls. Bowl carving is a very broad and interesting branch of woodworking. My first attemp… Read More
Japanese Saws Vs. Western Saws
Introduction When comparing Western and Japanese saws, it’s important to understand that each is designed to function inside a particular tradition &mdash… Read More
How to fix a Hatchet Handle | Garrett Wade Guide | DIY Hatchet Handle
How to Make a Hatchet Handle At Garrett Wade, we collaborate with tons of experts and crafters to help them share their experiences with our customers. One of our woodworkers has decided to… Read More
To Brie or Not to Brie: How To Make a Charcuterie Board
Introduction: Charcuterie is a French term for the process of curing meats. Charcuterie boards (for serving said meats) have exploded in popularity over the p… Read More
A Beginners Guide to Woodworking Tools
"Green" woodworking is an ideal way for beginners to get into woodworking. With these basic tools and a few basic techniques, almost anyone can pickup a fallen tree b… Read More
How To Drill Without Electricity
Annoying cords in the way? Rechargeable batteries that never seem to hold a charge? Who needs 'em. Muscle power did the job for centuries, and it's still freq… Read More
Japanese Woodworking Saws
In contrast to Western saws, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, placing their fine hard steel in tension (stretching). The teeth are angled up toward the handle, which is what allows for… Read More
How to Build A Folding Camp Stool | DIY Guide
How To Build A Folding Camp StoolImagine the following scenario: You go to your friend’s house for a socially distant bonfire. They’ve thought of everything! The food has been artfully and safely prep… Read More