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.

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

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.

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

Our favourite and the best woodworking channels on YouTube. Where we go for inspiration, information and entertainment.

We recommend Fusion 360 as the best CAD software for woodworking. Here’s why.

As woodworkers we find we have to work in both metric and imperial units. Here is a helpful chart of the most common conversions.

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