Why Raised Panel Cabinet Doors Never Go Out of Style
Sam Wood Worker
You’d think that picking out cabinet doors would be the quick and easy part of a kitchen remodel but it is one choice you’ll have to live with for years. When…
Sam Wood Worker
Why Mortise and Tenon Is the Strongest Wood Joint Ever
When I first started learning woodworking, an older craftsman once showed me a workbench that was older than both of us. He tapped one corner and said, “That joint has lasted…
Why Reclaimed Barnwood Will Always Be in Demand ?
It was really my first time dealing with genuine reclaimed barnwood. A client brought in some rough, weathered boards from a barn that was more than 150 years old. They desired…
How Timber Frames Survived Wars, Weather, and Time
One feeling that never gets old after years spent working with wood. Step into a 200-year-old timber-frame barn, and as you stare up at the massive hand-cut beams, history surrounds you.…
Screw Gun or Drill: Which One Belongs in Your Toolbox?
It’s an experience familiar to anyone who has stood in the power tool aisle wondering whether to purchase a screw gun or just a drill. They look almost the same at…
Mallet vs Hammer: Know Which Tool to Use and Why It Matters
If you have ever found yourself inside a hardware store staring at hammers and mallets, you are not alone. At first glance, they appear similar. Both have a handle. Both are…
Wood Lathe Chucks Explained: Types, Jaws & Pro Tips
I tried turning a bowl a few years ago without any accessories other than a faceplate and screws. Halfway through the job, the blank came off, hurtled across the workshop and crashed…
Mallets 101: Types, Uses & Materials in 5 Minutes!
Mallets: Last month, I watched a friend struggle to put together flat-pack furniture with an ordinary hammer. Each blow was leaving marks in the wood,parts shifted out of place, and frustration kept…
Ebonized Oak: This Trick Turns Wood Black!
A special wood finish called ebonized oak actually completely changes the look of oak. Typical oak is light brown, strong and common. It ends up deep black, rich and elegant very similar…
Wet or Dry Sanding: Which Gives Better Results?
If you’ve ever seen someone spray water on sandpaper and wondered, “But why?” —you’re not alone. Wet sanding seems unnecessary at first glance, and maybe even wrong. But once you know how…