Knowledge You Can Build On – Est. 1998
The first trip to a hardwood dealer can be confusing. The boards are rough, the edges are crooked, the price sign says “per board foot”, and the person at the counter adds up your pile faster than you can follow. Many people new to it either buy far too little and have to make a … Read more
Hello Peter, Unfortunately our maintenance yesterday on lu-shared02.dapanel.net wasn’t successful using the automated path we had used on another stubborn node. We’re going to move ahead with a more drastic node rebuild tomorrow October 30th starting at 10PM Amsterdam Time (UTC +1) – check this time in your timezone here: https://time.is/compare/2200_30_Oct_2026_in_Amsterdam The existing node will be … Read more
The Unicorn Sharpening Method (originated by David Weaver) is a woodworking technique that creates a microscopic, rounded convex bevel at the very tip of a tool like a chisel or plane iron. How It Works Benefits It has been discussed extensively in our forums and on woodworking communities like Popular Woodworking or Of Making by … Read more
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I’m not a furniture maker. Most of what I know about wood comes from staring at it through the window of a laser, usually at something no bigger than the palm of your hand. Sam and I started The Wood Look in 2017, and these days most of our work is engraving names, dates and … Read more
WoodCentral review policy How product reviews are typically handled There are several common arrangements. They differ in who supplies the product, who pays, and how much editorial independence the publisher retains. A. Product supplied for an independent review The manufacturer loans or gives WoodCentral a product to evaluate. We test it, write our own review, … Read more
Woodworkers looking for reliable information on techniques, materials, and getting started in the craft may find something worthwhile at The Crucible, an online resource from a nonprofit arts school in Oakland, California. The Crucible’s guide library covers far more than woodworking. Its collection spans traditional crafts and industrial arts, including blacksmithing, welding, glassworking, ceramics, jewelry … Read more
Have you noticed more people finding WoodCentral through search engines? There’s a good reason to believe our long history of woodworking knowledge is becoming an increasingly valuable asset. WoodCentral has been building its knowledge base since 1998. For 28 years, woodworkers have shared their experience, asked questions, solved problems, compared techniques, discussed tools, and passed … Read more
The WoodCentral homepage now brings together new content from across the site, making it easier to keep up with what’s happening without having to visit each section individually. WoodCentral runs on several different software packages, including WordPress, ForkBB, Piwigo, Osclass, and our own custom software. Each handles and stores content differently, which makes it challenging … Read more
Both Woodcraft and Rockler are long-established woodworking retailers with strong reputations, but they serve slightly different needs. Here’s a clear breakdown to help you decide which is better for you. Quick overview Side-by-side comparison Category Woodcraft Rockler Winner / Best For Tool Selection Excellent – broad range of power tools, hand tools, and brands (Festool, … Read more
Here’s a hand-picked selection of some of the best and most useful woodworking channels on YouTube. Top Recommended Channels For Beginners & General Woodworking Advanced & Furniture Making Specialized Channels Tool Reviews & Shop Tips Ask me if you would you like me to sort them by specific categories (beginner, hand tools, power tools, turning, … Read more
Sooner or later, most woodworkers run out of room. The lumber rack creeps into the garage, the mower lives under a tarp, and somebody in the house suggests a shed. If you build furniture, you already have the skills to build one. You also have a few habits that will slow you down, cost you … Read more
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