A test to determine if adhesion problems develop when coating waxed shellac with polyurethane.

Turning a vampire stake on the lathe and a basic review of lathe tools and safety.

Five tips to help you layout your projects in rough lumber.

A quick look at problems with of my current shop setup and what I plan to do about it.

How to fix a split cutting board.

With a router and a sharp chisel, mortising for a butt hinge is super easy!

A quick tutorial on hand cut half blind dovetails.

A quick introduction to airless spraying technology.

A quick Whisper Mini tour of my recent 6-panel cabinet project.

Announcing the first widget/app of its kind, The Woodshop Widget!

How to make a unique raised panel from walnut and birdseye maple.

A review of basic tablesaw safety gear.

Setting up and calibrating a jointer as well as a quick review of several knife-setting jigs.

A review of urea resin glues and when you should use them.

A method for pillowing the ends of ebony plugs typically found in Greene & Greene furniture.

Results from our March Guild Build and Woodworkers Fighting Cancer.

A close look at the router-based free-hand inlay technique.

Locating hinges, the easy way. An accompaniment to my article on relative dimensioning.

A clever way to stabilize a knot so that it looks natural.

A simple drill charging and storage station for the shop. Made using the DowelMax.

A simple two-step method for getting a deep, rich, mahogany color.

Help fight cancer by contributing to Woodworkers Fighting Cancer!

The exciting conclusion to Rick’s adventure into the world of lutherie.

Kerfing, inlaying the tail wedge, installation of the binding, construction of the back, the soundboard, the fretboard, the bridge and error repair.