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How to Install a Kitchen Shelf

Woodworking

How to Install a Kitchen Shelf

By Emilie Rigby

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… Read More

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Japanese Saws Vs. Western Saws

Woodworking

Japanese Saws Vs. Western Saws

By Jeff Kocan

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

Japanese Woodworking Saws

Japanese Woodworking Saws

By Garrett Wade

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 t… Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening Wood Carving Tools

Woodworking

The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening Wood Carving Tools

By Garrett Wade

The scent of wood shavings ushers in memories of your grandfather’s old shop—the one where you developed your love of wood carving. And to this day, your life’s greatest… Read More

Easy DIY Picture Frames | Kelsey Watson

Easy DIY Picture Frames | Kelsey Watson

By 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

The Best Tools for Wood Carving

Woodworking

The Best Tools for Wood Carving

By Garrett Wade

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

Woodworking

DIY Textured Wooden Bowls

By Emilie Rigby

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

How to fix a Hatchet Handle | Garrett Wade Guide | DIY Hatchet Handle

Woodworking

How to fix a Hatchet Handle | Garrett Wade Guide | DIY Hatchet Handle

By Emilie Rigby

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

To Brie or Not to Brie: How To Make a Charcuterie Board

By Emilie Rigby

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

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A Beginners Guide to Woodworking Tools

By Garrett Wade

"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

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