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TeachingWoodwork.com is about helping students (young and old) gain the skills and lessons that woodwork teaches through making it easy for people to get started, and as fun as possible for people to do

I’m hoping you can save your time and effort by using my experience (my time and effort) to make woodworking as rewarding as possible for you.

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There are plenty of posts on TeachingWoodwork.com for people who want to learn, as well as teachers and parents. These are the latest ones:

There are more below in the footer section.

You can also see what I am up to on Instagram, and there is a Facebook page dedicated to this website.

I also have an Etsy shop where I put projects that I have made or stuff you can use for the classroom.

I sometimes work with recycled plastic, which is a little different but still good fun.

The Best Double Sided Tape for Woodworking

FOR THOSE IN A HURRY: Personally, id screw my piece to my workbed whenever possible. It’s cheaper and stronger. But in the cases where you need double sided tape for woodworking, this is my pick Last year the school where I work bought a CNC machine. It’s great although the practicalities mean I needed to […]

Hand Planes for Beginners – A Working Guide

If one tool symbolizes the craft best it’s the Hand Plane Where skill meets finish And where a woodworkers knowledge of wood really shows In my high school woodwork classroom we have a set of planes But before I tell you about mine (and why), let’s look at a few hand plane basics… Choosing a […]

The Best Trim Routers for Woodworkers and DIY

30,000rpm in the palm of your hand. And all you need to do is run a lead and fit the bit That’s the capability and convenience of a Trim Router. Perfect for Running a profile on baseboards/skirting and architraves Flush trimming laminate and veneer Engraving signs by hand Running grooves and housings Installing on a […]

The 5 Best Mitre Boxes for Woodworkers and DIY

Need a professional finish for a special project or a job around the house? Mitre boxes provide near machine accuracy for a very reasonable price. Additionally they are portable and quick to set up and use. These 5 hand selections provide a neat solution for almost every type of job, from trim to beading, boxes […]