The Wood Whisperer

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 third real project), and one of the repairs involved reinstalling the shiplap back. Apparently, attaching pine tongue-and-groove boards by brad nailing into the end...

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A Recovering Tool Collector’s Guide to Buying What You Actually Need

Tool shopping is one of woodworking’s great side hobbies. Or maybe we should call it a guilty pleasure. Whether you’re scoping out the local flea markets hoping to find old Stanley Bailey #4 in need of some TLC, or maybe you’re waiting for that shiny new 3HP Sawstop to go on sal...

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 a bad rash (it’s poison ivy season so I know what I’m talking about)....