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How to Make Curved Inlay. Perfect for Boxes!

*/A simple step-by-step technique on how to make this curved inlay using thin strips of wood. All you need is a router with a  flush trim bit, a straight bit, bandsaw or coping saw, and a way to...

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Finishing: How to Mix and Apply an Oil/Poly Blend

*/Make your own oil/poly blend with boiled linseed oil, polyurethane and mineral spirits. This finishing technique is great for small woodworking projects.Items UsedBoiled Linseed OilMinwax satin...

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Quick and Easy Way to Draw Large Circles

*/With just a pencil, screw, a long piece of wood and a couple of spring clamps you can easily draw large circles and curves without a trammel or compass. Items needed: long piece of wood, 2 spring...

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Drilling Holes Larger than your Largest Bit

*/Here's a quick tip on making oversized holes using a forstner bit, rabbeting bit and a flush trim bit. This method is perfect for when you don't have a large enough drill bit. Items UsedForstner...

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How to Resaw on the Bandsaw. The Easy Way!

*/Resawing ProblemsI get a lot of questions about resawing on the bandsaw. Problems that can happen while resawing is burning, drifting and cuts not being 90 degrees.Four reasons why you're not getting...

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Making The Ultimate Picture Frame Sled

*/Here's What You'll Need(purchasing via these affiliate links supports free content)Micro Jig Zero Play Guide BarHold Down Toggle StopAluminum RulerThis is the first video in a multi-part series on...

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How to Make a Spline Jig for Picture Frames

*/Products SeenMicro Jig GRR-RipperThis is the second video in a multi-part series on picture frame making. You can find the other videos in the links down below. This here is a real simple and easy to...

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Use Flocking to Enhance Your Boxes!

*/LinksMicro Jig GRR-RipperMini-FlockerFlocking FibersFlocking AdhesiveBox FanFurnace FilterAcid brushesHow to Make the Chicago Bandsaw BoxHow to Make the Aurora Bandsaw BoxI show you a technique...

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Wood Staining: Coca Cola vs Coffee

Submitted by picciuto on Aug 9, 2016In this experiment I'm trying out Coca Cola and coffee as a wood stain. I have seen in the past many people use coffee as a wood stain but never soda so I thought...

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