Sixteen years ago I met a woodworker named Duane Moore who was fighting pancreatic cancer. Nicole and I drove out to Ohio to spend a couple of days at his bench, and that trip turned into Woodworkers Fighting Cancer. Since 2010, this community has moved more than $150,000 to charity, five and ten an
This one was almost entirely off the cuff. Greg dropped a few notes in the show doc that morning, and past that we just hit start and talked. Which, as it turns out, is apparently what people want right now.Our fake AI sponsor is now a real stickerIn a recent video, Marc made a joke about being spon
Nothing about this show went to plan. Marc tried a new dual-stream setup so we could go live vertically on Shorts and Instagram at the same time, it refused to cooperate, and we ended up starting over about 15 minutes late on a brand new stream. Then, in the last 15 minutes, a freight truck showed u
This week Marc and Nicole worked through a stack of member and chat questions: secondary bevels, rust spots on a saw table, how long glue and finish actually last, what to look for in a drill press, water popping versus raising the grain, and drying air-dried spalted beech. Greg kicked off a new seg
Avoid common beginner woodworking mistakes with insights from personal experience on building and repairing furniture.More than 20 years ago, before The Wood Whisperer and before I had much experience in the shop, I built this country bookcase for my mother-in-law. It was probably the third piece of
What is fine woodworking? Explore how intent, skill, materials, craftsmanship, and changing standards shape the meaning of fine furniture.On a recent Woodworking Morning Show, a live stream I do every Friday with my wife, Nicole, a viewer asked a simple question: “What, according to you, is fine fur
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIs Traditional Finishing Dead? (free article) https://thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/is-traditional-finishing-dead/American Mantelpieces by Gary Katz and Todd Murdock (pre-order, not on Amazon yet) https://garymkatz.com/new-bookNelko P21 portable label maker (affiliate link)
Do new woodworkers need to learn traditional finishing skills or is it a waste of time?I had to do something recently that I haven’t done in a long time: I had to match an old finish. I was in the middle of repairing an old bookcase I made for my mother-in-law about 22 years ago (I believe it was my
We are back. After a long pause, the Woodworking Morning Show returns with new segments, your preloaded questions, and a Guild course giveaway. Live every Friday at 10 am Central.00:00:00 Countdown00:01:00 We are back; here is today’s rundown00:01:35 The long pause, and super chats00:02:25 A moment
Discover the woodworking rules I break and why breaking them can lead to better results. Learn to think differently about woodworking.Claim your 10 Free Meals by using code TWWHFCRWY at https://hellofresh.yt.link/I9gTo3J ! One free meal per box with active subscription. Get a a FREE Caraway Food Sto
Explore our guide on buying woodworking tools and discover what you truly need for your projects and hobbies.A Recovering Tool Collector’s Guide to Buying What You Actually NeedI consider tool buying one of the great benefits of being a woodworker. It’s something of a side hobby and a guilty pleasur
You spent hours building something beautiful. The joinery is tight, the surfaces are smooth, and you’re finally ready to bring the piece to life by applying a clear coat or stain.At first, everything seems great. But within seconds, you begin to notice dark patches appearing across the surface like
This video is a live demonstration I did for The Wood Whisperer Guild. If you like this sort of deep dive content, consider purchasing a course or joining Guild Stream!Before SketchUp, before CAD, before 3D printing, woodworkers had pencil and paper. And honestly? That still works.Don’t get me wrong
Discover the best non-yellowing finish for white oak. Side-by-side tests compare oils, hardwax oils, and water-based finishes.Don’t miss the Father’s Day Sale in the Guild! Use code DADDY40 for 40% off a single course (excludes pre-orders and recent releases)Light woods are having a moment right now
Get an early preview of our newest online woodworking course by Matt CremonaMatt Cremona is back with his first new Guild course in six years, the Trestle Breakfast TableThis new build joins Matt’s already impressive Guild roster, including the Dressing Vanity, Farmhouse Table & Benches, Queen Anne
Hybrid WoodworkingA faster route to handcrafted results.by Marc SpagnuoloGet Your Copy →For years, I’ve relied on a simple philosophy in my shop: use machines for the work they’re best at and hand tools where they make the biggest difference. That’s what Hybrid Woodworking is all about.In this book,
Kreg recently announced the new Kreg Edge Loose Tenon Joiner, and I had a chance to spend some hands-on time with it at Woodcraft’s vendor sales conference. While this isn’t a full review, since I only had about 20 minutes with a pre-production unit, I’ve used the Festool Domino for nearly 20 years,
Find out the best finish for a workbench to protect your hard work while keeping practicality in mind.Handy LinksPre-Order Matt’s Trestle Breakfast Table Course today and save! Bumblechutes Tung Oil Finish – Save 10% with code TWW10Mahoney’s Walnut OilBoiled Linseed OilNatura OneCoatOsmo PolyX OilWa
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
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
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
Follow the journey of a vintage book press rebuild after a damaging shipment, preserving its legacy and craftsmanship.A Shipping DisasterBook conservator Noah Smutz found a vintage book press at auction, a perfect addition to his shop.Built in 1905 by Hickok Manufacturing, it’s ideal for preserving
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
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
