Woodworking Guides

Gel stain and liquid stain apply differently and produce different results. Understanding coverage behavior, blotching resistance, and color intensity helps you choose the right stain...

The dado stack versus wobble blade debate has gotten complicated with all the cut quality comparisons and arbor length requirements flying around. As someone who’s...

The lacquer versus polyurethane debate has gotten complicated with all the spray equipment requirements and cure time comparisons flying around. As someone who’s used both...

Cabinet hardware has gotten complicated with all the hinge types and overlay configurations flying around. As a woodworker who has built a lot of cabinets...

Shellac cut refers to the ratio of shellac flakes to denatured alcohol. Different cuts serve different purposes—from wash coats and sealers to build coats and...

Woodworking has gotten complicated with all the tools and techniques flying around. As someone with extensive woodworking experience, I learned everything there is to know...

Hand plane performance depends on two adjustments: blade depth and throat opening. These settings determine cutting aggression,

Proper clamp pressure ensures strong glue joints without damaging the wood or squeezing out too much glue. Different adhesives require different pressure levels. Too little...

Biscuit joints and dowel joints both align and strengthen edge-to-edge and corner connections. Tests show measurable differences in strength, but practical considerations often matter more...

Wood finishing has gotten complicated with all the product options and conflicting technique advice flying around. As a woodworker who has finished a lot of...