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The Woodworking & Design Blog


What Is the Best Impact Driver? Top 11 Picks (2025 Review)
The higher the voltage the more powerful and expensive the drill. Although, it's great to have the extra power, many times you don’t need...

Jesse Shaw
Aug 7, 202311 min read


The 11 Best Mortisers of 2025: Enhance Your Woodworking Craft
Mortising machines, or simply 'mortisers', are a must-have tool for any serious woodworker. These powerful machines make it easy to cut...

Jesse Shaw
Jul 24, 202314 min read


11 Best Saw Horses for Carpentry and Woodworking (2025 Review)
Greetings, fellow woodworking enthusiasts! In today's article, we will explore 11 exceptional saw horses that provide reliable support...

Jesse Shaw
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Cutting to the Chase: Finding the Best Quality Bandsaw Blades
Tips in finding the Best Quality Bandsaw Blades in the market today.

Jesse Shaw
Jul 8, 20232 min read


Rediscovering the Art of Japanese Joinery: A Fusion of Form and Function
Craftsmanship is a perennial trend, and right now, it's all about Japanese joinery. The time-tested techniques, inherent beauty, and the...

Jesse Shaw
Jul 8, 20233 min read


John Henry Belter: A Master of Rococo Revival Furniture
The history of furniture design boasts many influential figures, but few have left as enduring a legacy as John Henry Belter. Known for...

Jesse Shaw
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Finding the Perfect Edge: A Review of Chisel Sets from Woodcraft
This helps you find the perfect chisel sets from Woodcraft

Jesse Shaw
Jul 3, 20232 min read


An In-Depth Look at the Festool Domino Tenoning Machine: A Furniture Maker's Review
Seventeen years ago, when I was just starting woodworking the Festool Domino came out. As a young student just having learned hand...

Jesse Shaw
Jul 1, 20233 min read


Mastering Steam Bending Wood: 9 Expert Tips for Your Curved Woodworking Projects
There's nothing quite like steam bending wood. It is like magic! I've been steam bending wood for the last two decades and have made some...

Jesse Shaw
May 22, 20234 min read


11 Best Orbital Sanders for Woodworking (Craftsman Review 2025)
This article goes over the best orbital sanders only. Don’t buy a palm sander they won’t get the job done easily and just waste sandpaper...

Jesse Shaw
Mar 9, 202312 min read


9 Best Edge Sanders and Disc Sanders (2025 Review)
Edge sanders are power tools that are used to sand the edges and ends of wood boards and other materials. We use them in woodworking and...

Jesse Shaw
Feb 9, 202310 min read


Best Bandsaws For Resawing (2025 Review)
Woodworking Tip: Apply a little Parafin Wax on each side of the blade before resawing. This lubricates the blade, reducing friction,...

Jesse Shaw
Jan 18, 20233 min read


11 Best Benchtop Vises (2025 Review)
Investing best benchtop vises for your woodshop is recommended. Read this article and find the benchtop vises that suit your woodshop needs.

JShaw
Jan 17, 20239 min read


Top 11 Best Sharpening Stones (2025 Review)
Sharpening stones are abrasive tools used to sharpen the edges of chisels, knives, and other tools. They come in a variety of materials...

Jesse Shaw
Jan 17, 202317 min read
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