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  1. Sticky Welcome!

    by Ellis Walentine 1/17/23, 3:51 PM

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    Last post 10/16/23, 5:27 PM by Ellis Walentine

  2. What are the essential tools for a beginner's workshop, and what should you look for when purchasing them?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:20 PM

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    Last post 4/27/26, 2:30 AM by admin

  3. Are dovetails overrated?

    by Woody Barker 4/19/26, 7:06 PM

    0 Replies · 92 Views
    Last post 4/22/26, 3:48 PM by Woody Barker

  4. How to make dovetails with 5 tools in 3 minutes

    by admin 3/14/26, 11:35 PM

    0 Replies · 106 Views
    Last post 3/14/26, 11:35 PM by admin

  5. Tick Stick: The Carpentry Tool That Does the Impossible

    by Peter Martin 2/22/26, 1:03 AM

    3 Replies · 414 Views
    Last post 3/5/26, 5:14 PM by David Weaver

  6. Carpenters class

    by Peter Martin 12/28/25, 4:53 AM

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    Last post 12/28/25, 4:53 AM by Peter Martin

  7. What tips do experienced woodworkers wish they had known when they were first starting out?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:26 PM

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    Last post 10/27/25, 11:29 AM by stevejon

  8. You Don't Need a Level to Get Level

    by admin 9/24/25, 5:54 PM

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    Last post 9/24/25, 11:41 PM by Dave Bair

  9. Recommended Starter Kit: Kakuri + Gyokucho (≤ $150 total)

    by admin 9/7/25, 2:09 PM

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    Last post 9/7/25, 2:44 PM by admin

  10. AWFS Fair 2025 WED Talk - Matt Buell, How we get younger generations in the wood working industry

    by Peter Martin 9/5/25, 5:18 AM

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    Last post 9/5/25, 5:18 AM by Peter Martin

  11. "The Woodworker" - 1940 Archive Video

    by Peter Martin 8/27/25, 9:34 AM

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    Last post 8/27/25, 4:23 PM by DavidW

  12. Interesting "rant" about AI

    by Peter Martin 8/25/25, 4:52 PM

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    Last post 8/25/25, 7:25 PM by DavidW

  13. Workshop Tips Boomers Know (That You Probably Don't)

    by Peter Martin 8/25/25, 4:44 PM

    0 Replies · 575 Views
    Last post 8/25/25, 4:44 PM by Peter Martin

  14. Firewood stand

    by Peter Martin 8/19/25, 11:58 AM

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    Last post 8/19/25, 10:01 PM by DavidW

  15. Woodworking Myths vs. Workshop Reality

    by admin 8/2/25, 1:01 PM

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    Last post 8/2/25, 1:01 PM by admin

  16. The WORST things you can do in a dusty woodshop

    by admin 7/16/25, 3:27 AM

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    Last post 7/19/25, 6:04 PM by admin

  17. The Learning Curve

    by Peter Martin 7/9/25, 1:35 PM

    2 Replies · 414 Views
    Last post 7/9/25, 3:12 PM by David Weaver

  18. You can Build a Murphy Bed!

    by Peter Martin 1/17/25, 5:50 AM

    3 Replies · 350 Views
    Last post 1/19/25, 12:45 AM by Sam Force

  19. Trying to not build a Workbench like an influencer

    by admin 1/13/25, 1:08 PM

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    Last post 1/13/25, 3:00 PM by admin

  20. Have Milwaukee tools, will travel

    by admin 12/20/24, 12:49 AM

    4 Replies · 515 Views
    Last post 12/22/24, 6:25 PM by David Weaver

  21. Butt, bevel, mortise, and sash chisels

    by admin 12/22/24, 11:59 AM

    0 Replies · 283 Views
    Last post 12/22/24, 11:59 AM by admin

  22. Most Efficient, Inexpensive Way to Sharpen Tools

    by Bruce McCrory 12/20/24, 1:40 AM

    0 Replies · 319 Views
    Last post 12/20/24, 1:40 AM by Bruce McCrory

  23. Simple chair

    by admin 8/30/24, 11:29 AM

    3 Replies · 497 Views
    Last post 9/5/24, 9:53 AM by Maurice

  24. Simple farmer's gate

    by Peter Martin 7/30/24, 1:45 PM

    3 Replies · 436 Views
    Last post 8/1/24, 8:32 PM by Joe Fleming

  25. What are some good first projects for absolute beginners to build skills and confidence?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:22 PM

    3 Replies · 404 Views
    Last post 6/14/24, 1:28 PM by Mike L

  26. How do you read and understand woodworking plans and cut lists? What are some good resources for beginner plans?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:23 PM

    0 Replies · 265 Views
    Last post 6/11/24, 11:20 PM by Woody Barker

  27. What are the most common mistakes beginners make, and how can they be avoided?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:23 PM

    0 Replies · 380 Views
    Last post 6/11/24, 11:19 PM by Woody Barker

  28. What finishes are easiest for beginners to apply, and what are the steps involved?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:24 PM

    0 Replies · 313 Views
    Last post 6/11/24, 11:18 PM by Woody Barker

  29. How do you calculate board feet and optimize wood purchases for small projects?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:24 PM

    0 Replies · 325 Views
    Last post 6/11/24, 11:18 PM by Woody Barker

  30. How do you properly set up a workspace for dust collection and overall shop safety?

    by Woody Barker 6/11/24, 9:25 PM

    0 Replies · 287 Views
    Last post 6/11/24, 11:17 PM by Woody Barker
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