Why Exterior Finishes FAIL | Ask TWW
Posted on 05/01/2026

Lubricating drill bits, shop pencils, exterior finishes in hot and humid climates, and the age-old battle of square dogs vs round dogs.Welcome back to Ask TWW, where you ask the questions and I do my best to answer without wandering too far into the weeds. Today we’re talking about lubricating drill

Custom Built-In Desk, Huge Transformation
Posted on 04/17/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about taking a built-in that’s barely hanging on and replacing it with something that actually looks like real furniture. That was the mission for this project.Nicole’s old desk had seen better days. On the surface, it looked like a functional built-in, but once I

A new tool, an old tool, and some innovations | Tools Unleashed
Posted on 04/03/2026

Welcome to another episode of Tools Unleashed, where we take a first look at interesting and innovative tools you might not have discovered yet. These aren’t deep-dive reviews — just honest first impressions from the shop floor. In this episode, I explore four products that promise to make box joint

YouTube Thumbnail Designer Wanted, Human-Made, No AI
Posted on 03/31/2026

We’re hiring a thumbnail designer for The Wood Whisperer.We’re looking for someone who can create strong, polished YouTube thumbnails for an established woodworking channel. The goal is simple: make people want to click, without making the thumbnail feel cheesy, misleading, or overdone.About the cha

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