How to Build a Shop in a Shared Space – Rules, Scheduling, and Respect
Working in a Shared Space – How to Make It Work A shared shop is a real shop. Two or three woodworkers splitting a single-car garage or basement […]
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How to Build a Folding Outfeed Table for the Table Saw
How to Build a Folding Outfeed Table for the Table Saw An outfeed table prevents long boards from tipping off the back of your table saw as you […]
How to Run Efficient Batches in a Small Workshop
How to Run Efficient Batches in a Small Shop A small shop with one operator faces a constant time problem: setup time is the same whether you make […]
How to Prioritize Tool Purchases in a Small-Shop Budget
How to Prioritize Tool Purchases in a Small-Shop Budget Every small-shop woodworker faces the same question: what do I buy next? The answer changes with what you build, […]
Shop Tour: The Renovated Barn Workshop – 120 Years to New Life
Shop Tour: The Renovated Barn Workshop This shop lives in a 120-year-old bank barn that was structurally sound but functionally unusable – sagging floors, open gaps in the […]
Shop Tour: The Kids’ Workshop – Building the Next Generation
Shop Tour: The Kids’ Workshop – Building the Next Generation This shop tour is different. It’s built not for one adult, but for a family – specifically, for […]
How to Teach Yourself Woodworking in a Small Space
How to Teach Yourself Woodworking in a Small Space Most woodworking education happens in shops with full machine lineups, 20-foot workbenches, and 1,000 square feet of floor space. […]
Build a Shooting Board for Perfect Square and Mitered Ends
Build a Shooting Board for Perfect Square and Mitered Ends A shooting board is a simple sled that holds a workpiece at a precise angle while you run […]
Build a Box Joint Jig for the Table Saw or Router Table
Build a Box Joint Jig for Your Table Saw or Router Table Box joints (also called finger joints) are a classic corner joint for boxes and drawers. The […]
How to Cut Perfect Dados with a Router or Table Saw
How to Cut Perfect Dados with a Router or Table Saw A dado is a rectangular groove cut across the grain of a board. It’s the joint of […]