This 120-Year-Old Book Press Was Destroyed… So I Rebuilt It
Posted on 03/27/2026

Follow the journey of a vintage book press rebuild after a damaging shipment, preserving its legacy and craftsmanship.Special thanks to Woodcraft for their support of our show!A Shipping DisasterBook conservator Noah Smutz found a vintage book press at auction, a perfect addition to his shop.Built i

10 Must-Build Shop Projects (Jigs, Fixtures & Furniture)
Posted on 03/20/2026

Special thanks to Woodcraft for their support of our show!Over the years, I’ve had a lot of different shops including several garage shops and now a large Firehouse shop. Each move brought a fresh set of challenges. And almost every time, the solution wasn’t buying something, it was building somethi

Build a Curved Spa-Style Towel Rack with Bent Lamination
Posted on 03/06/2026

Woodcraft – Find your local store!Don’t Miss the Pre-Order Bonus Offer! – Demystifying Builtins What is Bent Lamination?Bent lamination is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of bending a thick board, you:Cut the wood into thin stripsApply glue to each stripStack them togetherClamp the stack around

Try a Woodworking Jam Session
Posted on 02/26/2026

When I was in 10th grade, I went to my friend Joe’s house. Joe was a pretty cool dude. Good looking, played the drums, effortlessly confident. He took me upstairs to his bedroom where his drum kit lived and started playing along to music blasting through the speakers of his boom box. Remember those?

Dried glue on your clamps? Do this! (Plus 4 More Shop Questions)
Posted on 02/20/2026

Easily remove dried glue from clamps with these simple methods and maintain your woodworking equipment effortlessly.Home Shop vs Commercial Space, What Are the Real Tradeoffs?One of the biggest transitions a woodworker can make is moving from a home shop to a commercial space. I’ve worked in both, a