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Guides, tips, and honest takes on woodworking and making things.
Tom Is Coming to Denmark: A Timber Framing Course in June
Tom Schotman from Northmen Guild is teaching a six-day timber framing course in Central Jutland, June 15 to 20. Ten spots. I'll be there as a student. Here's why you should come.
Box Joints for the Garden Planters
Building planter boxes for my wife's new garden. Fir boards, finger joints in the corners, and a routing template I'm a little bit in love with.
The Hardest Year of My Life: A Build Diary
A pallet wood Spanish chair, a collapsing ceiling, a timber framing course in Latvia, burning my dad's workbench, and the year I learned that letting go is the hardest build of all.
I Rebuilt My Workshop from Scratch
My workshop was chaos. Tools on the floor, drawers stuffed with random junk, zero system. So I tore it all out and rebuilt the whole thing from scrap wood. Here's what I did and why it changed everything.
Live-Edge Planter Shelf with Zero Screws
How I built a floating planter shelf using only glue and joinery. No screws, no metal, no shortcuts. Just wood holding wood.
What My Dad's Log Taught Me About Woodworking
My dad's neighbour had some Norman firs. My dad helped me load one onto my trailer. Then he said something I couldn't forget.
My First Workbench Build (And Why I Still Use It)
I built my first workbench in 2020 from scrap timber and wishful thinking. Six years later, it's still in the workshop. Here's what I built, what worked, and what I'd change.
Building a 500-Year Door from Scratch
Traditional frame-and-panel door construction using hand tools and power tools together. How to build a door that will still be hanging long after you're gone.
Storm-Fallen Ash to Viking Table: A Full Build Guide
A tree fell in a storm. I turned it into a Viking-style dining table. Here's the full build — from chainsaw to finish.
Workshop Organization: How to Set Up a Small Workshop That Actually Works
You don't need a big space to build great things. Here's how to organize a small workshop so every tool has a place and every project flows.
Woodworking Tools for Beginners: What You Actually Need (And What Can Wait)
The honest guide to your first woodworking toolkit. What to buy first, what to skip, and where to spend your money for maximum results.
How I Built a Coffee Table from Pallet Blocks
The build that started everything. Pallet blocks, wood glue, fire, and a finish that turned scrap into something people actually want in their living room.
I Turned a Cable Reel Into a Workbench With a Built-In Vise
How I transformed an old cable reel into a fully functional workshop bench with a built-in vise. Free materials, real results.
How I Use Music in My Videos (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Music is half the story in every video I make. Here's how I choose tracks, build atmosphere, and why I've used Epidemic Sound since day one.
How to Finish Wood with Rubio Monocoat: What I Learned at Their Lab
I visited Rubio Monocoat's lab in Belgium and created my own color. Here's everything I learned about finishing wood with their Oil Plus 2C system.
Best Wood for Beginners: What to Buy (and What to Avoid)
A practical guide to choosing your first wood — common species explained, where to buy, what to avoid, and how to not waste money.
How to Build with Pallet Wood: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to start building with pallet wood. Where to find pallets, how to read the stamps, tools you need, and how to prepare the wood for real projects.