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.
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.
Making a Balance Board
Call it a Balance Board or a Wobble Board, this an easy & cheap project that makes a great gift for a child. So much fun, we made it twice!
167 Wood Grain / Veneer Examples
Examples of veneers from all kinds of fine, rare and exotic wood species.
Making a Convex Dome with a Router Jig
A router jig to shape a circle into a convex dome. Perfect cover for a fire pit.
Pillar Drill Speed Chart
Pillar Drill Speed Chart that includes recommended operating speeds (in RPM) for common drill bits, diameters and materials.
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.
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.
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.
