A Guide to Plywood Grades
How Plywood is Graded and how to get the right sheet material for your project. What is suitable for construction, woodworking and furniture.
Tips and Advice
Resource hub for all things Woodworking, as well as the latest news from Makers Manual! We aim to shed light on some of the confusing aspects of beginning in the hobby, as well as tool reviews, how to get the most from our furniture plans and all our policy information. We encourage you to comment in this section, we love to hear from you.
Making a Wooden House Sign with a Router
How we made a wooden house sign using a palm router to carve the letters.
Best Tool Shops in the UK
The best tool shops in the UK for woodworkers. From hobbyists to commercial workshops, these should meet all your tool needs.
Our Favourite Channels on YouTube
Our favourite and the best woodworking channels on YouTube. Where we go for inspiration, information and entertainment.
Metric or Imperial Units for Woodworking
As woodworkers we find we have to work in both metric and imperial units. Here is a helpful chart of the most common conversions.
How to Choose Lumber – the Different Cuts
How timber is processed into Plainsawn, Quartersawn and Riftsawn Lumber and how to choose the correct cut for your project.
Best Types of Wood Species for Woodworking
The strengths and weaknesses of different Wood Species for Woodworking. With Janka Hardness Scale and Young’s Modulus.
