• Plans

Beehive Style Compost Bin Plans

5 years ago
Grant Crawley

These beehive style compost bin plans make it easy to build with simple tools and readily available materials. My wife… Read More

  • Woodworking

What really happens when you skew your plane?

4 years ago

I was listening to a Fine Woodworking Shop Talk Live podcast recently and they seemed to be a bit confused… Read More

  • Ask Grant

Ask Grant!

5 years ago

To get answers about woodworking, making and crafting, please use this page to ask about any issues you are experiencing.… Read More

  • Woodworking

Essential woodworking toolkit

5 years ago

One of the most common questions I read and hear about woodworking is “what tools and machinery do I need… Read More

  • Woodworking

Always wanted an MFT?

5 years ago

If you're into woodworking and you like the idea of a track saw (plunge saw with a guide rail), then… Read More

  • Tips and Techniques

Knifing cut-lines

5 years ago

An ancient technique, used by master craftsmen for centuries, the knifed cut-line. Knifing cut-lines provides multiple benefits to the woodworker,… Read More

  • Woodworking

Making a panel gauge

5 years ago

I have several marking gauges, but I never needed anything wider than about 6". Until I designed and made our… Read More

  • Woodworking

Cutting big dovetails, problem solved

5 years ago

Cutting big dovetails can be a problem, especially if your backsaw bottoms out. Here I have a solution and a… Read More

  • Woodworking

Designing a woodworking workbench

5 years ago

In 2003 I came to the conclusion that I really need a proper woodworking workbench. But, I didn't want to… Read More

  • Woodworking

Sharpening edge tools

5 years ago

Sharpening can be one of the most contentious subjects in the woodworking world. There are many methods for sharpening edge… Read More

  • Woodworking

Why do you need a shooting board?

5 years ago

A few weeks ago my wife asked me what I would like for my 50th birthday present - yes, I’m… Read More