Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
Woodworkers frequently utilize marking gauges as a standard tool to achieve precise markings on the wood, aiding in the planning and layout of their projects. But when you go to the store you will see several different types, so which one will you need? Depending on your situation, it might be all of them. All […]
Today we’re going to be running power to an outdoor shed. I’ve done quite a few electrical videos, so if you need any other tips, check out my website! Step 1: Locate the Breaker Box and Drill a Hole for an LB This process could be use for anything in your yard that you want […]
In the year since the mass outrage committed at the Stoneman Douglas School, the question has loomed large in my mind of how hatred forms, why it underpins so much of human existence, why we repeatedly are unable to take stock of its presence, our choosing, or not, to educate ourselves to contend with it, […]
Looking for my Backside…Sandpaper? Go here! In my nearly 20 years of woodworking, I have never used C-channel for anything. That’s primarily due to the fact that I rarely work with live edge slabs, which are really one of the few instances where I think C-channel makes sense. In the last few years I’ve noticed […]
**This is an interview I recently did with Rayonier.com and thought I’d share it with you here. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE UNPLUGGED WOODSHOP’S TOM FIDGEN Hand tool woodworking leader Tom Fidgen shares how he became an internationally-renowned woodworking teacher—and why he gave up power tools. Human beings have used hand tools to transform wood into […]
Art Nouveau was an international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts, that flourished from about 1890 to 1910. The style is characterized by its use of flowing lines, organic forms, and asymmetry. Art Nouveau artists and designers sought to create a new style that was both beautiful and functional, and […]
Dan Wait is a woodworker, a cool guy and the man behind Woodbridge Workshop. Last summer Dan build a sculpted rocker with the Wood Whisperer Guild. Here is another pic of the completed rocker! #beautiful #diy #maloof #sculptedrocker #rocker #chair #woodwhispererguild #woodwhisperer #woodwork #woodworking #furniture #rockingchair #homedecor #furnish A photo posted by WoodbridgeWorkshop (@woodbridgeworkshop) on Aug […]
If you’ve ever been to a craft brew pub, you’ve probably seen the wooden beer flights that they use to carry tasting glasses or pint glasses to your table so you can taste the different beers. These make great gifts and craft fair items, and you might be able to find a local craft brewery […]
Learn how to build this DIY Modern Wood Coffee Table with just a few basic tools, inexpensive framing lumber, free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic! I have built so many DIY coffee tables in my years of DIY projects! They’re easy to build, change the look of a room and they’re pretty inexpensive […]
I’ve been away from the blog for a while and one of the reasons is that I’ve been posting regular daily updates about my craftwork on Instagram instead. The blog is a great place though to share thoughts and I hope to do more of that starting by sharing what I have learned whilst growing […]
For years I’ve been saying I was going to build a new workbench for the basement workshop, and after just as many years of not doing it, it’s finally happened! The old and the new side-by-side during construction The “design” of the bench is simple, and the dimensions are perfect for a smaller shop like […]
A few weeks ago I posted a blog on the pieces I had made over the last two years. So other woodworkers, you know, the professional ones, the ones who say you cannot make a living working with your hands using hand tools and just a bandsaw, could see what can be done if you […]