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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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 br… 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
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 — specifi… 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
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 de… Read More
Milk Paint: An Essential Tool for the Green Woodworker
I have a confession to make. After a decade of carving and green woodworking, I just tried milk paint for the first time this year. For the past three years, I have been carving intricate feathers on… Read More
Talking Woodworking with Jake Hogue
Jacob Hogue is the founder of Oak City Woodshop, a custom woodworking company specializing in both residential and commercial work, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Interestingly enough, Jacob’s d… Read More
How to Install a Kitchen Shelf
Like many, I am spending much more time at home this year. I live in a small cabin with a quaint (read: tiny) kitchen where counter space is prime real estate. Eventually, all my walls will be litt… Read More