What is WoodCentral?

It is not just about wood, but about the people who shape it, and the stories they share along the way. The Digital Sanctuary for Woodworking Artisans In the vast expanse of the online world, there exists a tranquil oasis, a virtual sanctuary where the aroma of freshly hewn timber and the rhythmic cadence of … Read more

Best new spokeshave?

by Derek Cohen I doubt that anyone here has used – over time – enough different “new” chisels to comment which is best. Some, however, may comment about one they like or their own preference. I use spokeshaves a fair amount, and can comment on my favourites. Spokeshaves are either bevel down or bevel up … Read more

Finishing secrets

by Russ Fairfield “What is the finish?” This is the question most often asked when a woodturner looks at another’s work. Everyone wants to know about “finishing”, and a discussion on finishing is more popular than any other single subject for a demonstration. Yet, finishing is given the least attention in published articles, videos, or … Read more

Mosquito season

Tales from Grandpa Augustus by Forrest Addy I sure hope you fellows aren’t suffering as bad as we in the Pacific Northwest. I hate this dang ol’ hot weather. It’s been above 70° for several days now and that goofy bright thing in the sky is scaring away the clouds. Looks like I might have … Read more

A cure for baldness

Tales from Grandpa Augustus by Forrest Addy Here in the Pacific Northwest the first generation of Scandinavians – old guys who started very sentence with “Ya,” chewed snoose, ate cheeses whose names no-one could pronounce, and had huge scarred hands from logging the tall forests of fir trees with ax and saw – all had … Read more

Join fellow enthusiasts in our classic text chatroom

Step into our digital workshop and join fellow enthusiasts in our classic text chatroom. Whether you’re a seasoned craftsman or just starting out, this is the place to swap tips, share project ideas, and connect with others who share your passion for woodworking. From hand tools to power tools, from DIY projects to fine woodworking, … Read more

Designing a dining carver chair

By Derek Cohen I have concluded that an elliptical or oval leg profile (see earlier thread) is not practical. This is a shape would be constructed with CNC machinery in the absence of special shaper/router bits. The shape was my wife’s choice, not mine – I prefer rounded, tapered legs, ala the Wegner The Chair style. … Read more

A garden shed

by Gary Radice Here’s what I’ve been working on for the last couple of years. It has taken a while because I had to source the Port Orford cedar from a sawmill in Gold Beach, Oregon, let it dry, and cut the joinery. The frame raising was last July. It is small, just 6’x9′ in … Read more

WoodCentral now uses Ecosia for its Internet searches

Ecosia is a search engine that uses its profits to plant trees around the world. It operates like any other search engine, allowing users to search the internet for information, images, videos, and more. However, what sets Ecosia apart is its commitment to environmental sustainability. Ecosia generates revenue through advertisements displayed alongside search results. The … Read more

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