Resource for Woodworking Tips, Advice and Plans

How Plywood is Graded and how to get the right sheet material for your project. What is suitable for construction, woodworking and furniture.

How timber is processed into Plainsawn, Quartersawn and Riftsawn Lumber and how to choose the correct cut for your project.

The strengths and weaknesses of different Wood Species for Woodworking. With Janka Hardness Scale and Young’s Modulus.

Turning Da Vinci’s Bridge Sketch into a bridge, then turning that into a party game.

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!

Examples of veneers from all kinds of fine, rare and exotic wood species.

A router jig to shape a circle into a convex dome. Perfect cover for a fire pit.

Pillar Drill Speed Chart that includes recommended operating speeds (in RPM) for common drill bits, diameters and materials.

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.

How we made a wooden house sign using a palm router to carve the letters.

The best tool shops in the UK for woodworkers. From hobbyists to commercial workshops, these should meet all your tool needs.

The Design Process we use to produce all our plans. How we take an idea from concept to finished piece.

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