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.
Woodworking Resource
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.
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.
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.
Benefits of Making your Own Furniture
Five reasons why Making your Own Furniture is Better for you and the world. This was written by AI, proof that even robots prefer handmade.
Making a Wooden House Sign with a Router
How we made a wooden house sign using a palm router to carve the letters.
The Design Process for Woodworking
The Design Process we use to produce all our plans. How we take an idea from concept to finished piece.
Our Favourite Channels on YouTube
Our favourite and the best woodworking channels on YouTube. Where we go for inspiration, information and entertainment.
Best CAD Software for Woodworking
We recommend Fusion 360 as the best CAD software for woodworking. Here’s why.
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.
