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Compound and Mitre Saw Buying Guide

NOTE: This guide is my opinion, taken from my experience. I really recommend you go to the shop and try the saw before you buy, but if you are in a hurry here is my best pick. This article uses sponsored links. Versitile, quick and accurate… Three words that come to mind when I think…

July 11, 2020

Pathways for Woodwork and Product Design & Technology Students

I have many students not picking Woodwork and Product Design & Technology in senior years which I think is a shame Particularly because they tell me they really enjoy the subject, they just do not see a future in it. So to help me, help them and help you retain students and keep woodworking going,…

June 30, 2020

A List of Woodworking Magazines

Looking for ideas, inspiration, inside information or just plans? Woodworking magazines tend to be the best bet. The plans are the most detailed on the web and the information is good (including designer/maker interviews etc.) NOTE: If you are looking for plans I do sell some specifically for woodworking and design classes here. You can…

June 13, 2020

Sharpening Stones for Chisels and Plane Blades

I wrote this because I want you to know how good diamond stones are. Don’t buy anything else! You can see the one that I use and recommend for sharpening many chisels and plane blades quickly here. This is a summary of my experience using different sharpening stones for chisels and plane blades. I did…

June 1, 2020

The Best Woodworking Kits for Kids (6-12 yo.)

If you are in a rush, here is what I recommend for 6 to 8-year-olds and here is what I recommend for kids aged 8 to 12. All the detail on my picks for the best woodworking kits for kids is below. Links below help me pay for hosting through the amazon affiliate program I…

March 25, 2020