Techniques & Tutorials
Learn the craft. From tool selection to finishing techniques, we share what we've learned. Building skills, one project at a time.
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Tool Selection for Woodworking
Choosing the right tools for your project is crucial. Learn about essential hand tools, power tools, and when to use each for optimal results.
Watch Tutorial →Wood Finishing Techniques
From oil finishes to lacquer, learn the different finishing methods and when to apply them for the best results. Protect and enhance your work.
Watch Tutorial →Joinery Basics
Master the fundamentals of wood joinery, from simple butt joints to more complex dovetails and mortise-and-tenon. Strong, beautiful connections.
Watch Tutorial →Hand-Carving Fundamentals
Learn the basics of hand-carving wood, including tool selection, grain direction, and safety practices. Create beautiful textures and details.
Watch Tutorial →Turning on the Lathe
Introduction to woodturning, including tool selection, safety, and basic techniques for creating bowls, spindles, and other turned pieces.
Watch Tutorial →Project Planning & Design
How to plan and design your woodworking projects from concept to completion, including material selection, workflow, and problem-solving.
Watch Tutorial →Wood Selection & Grain
Understanding different wood species, grain patterns, and how to select the right wood for your project. Working with the material, not against it.
Watch Tutorial →Sharpening & Tool Maintenance
Keep your tools in top condition. Learn proper sharpening techniques and maintenance routines that will make your work easier and more precise.
Watch Tutorial →Safety in the Workshop
Essential safety practices for woodworking. Protect yourself and others while working with tools, materials, and machinery.
Watch Tutorial →Spoon Bowl Hollowing
Master the art of hollowing spoon bowls with hook knives. Learn proper technique, depth control, and creating smooth, even bowls.
Watch Tutorial →Handle Shaping & Ergonomics
Create comfortable, ergonomic handles that feel great in the hand. Learn about grip design, thickness, and balance.
Watch Tutorial →Grain Direction in Spoon Carving
Understanding grain direction is crucial for strong, beautiful spoons. Learn to read the wood and work with the grain.
Watch Tutorial →Food-Safe Finishes
Choosing and applying food-safe finishes for wooden utensils. Mineral oil, beeswax, and other natural options.
Watch Tutorial →Green Wood vs. Dry Wood
Learn the differences between carving green (wet) and dry wood. When to use each and how to work with both effectively.
Watch Tutorial →Spoon Design Principles
Design beautiful, functional spoons. Learn about proportions, bowl shapes, handle styles, and aesthetic considerations.
Watch Tutorial →Carving Small Details
Techniques for adding decorative details, textures, and fine work to your spoons. Making each piece unique.
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