A laser-engraved charcuterie board is only as good as the board itself. Why I bought a charcuterie board At about this time last year, I did a few dozen laser-engraved charcuterie boards for Teacher Appreciation Week. That was the first time I’d done custom charcuterie boards. Since then, I’ve done several more for friends and … Read more
Blacktail Studio is, by almost any measure, one of the most successful woodworking channels. Channel Data Points Channel Name: Blacktail Studio Handle: @BlacktailStudio Owner: Cam Anderson Country: USA Date Joined: September 19, 2016 Subscribers: 3,430,000 Views: 487,286,299 Videos: 143 Views Per Video: 3,407,596 Videos Per Month: 1.24 These data points were accurate as of the … Read more
A cordless paint sprayer is a huge timesaver. Why I bought a cordless paint sprayer I recently built some toddler mud kitchens. I treated them with Thompson’s Water Seal because they’re exposed to year-round weather in a playground. And while I could have applied the seal by hand with a brush, I knew it would … Read more
Jon Cesaro at Lincoln St. Woodworks is one of the guys I really empathize with because he’s working in a one-car garage. I really enjoy seeing how he makes things work in a very limited space. Channel Data Points Channel Name: Lincoln St. Woodworks Handle: @lincolnstww Owner: Jon Cesaro Country: USA Date Joined: March 24, … Read more
A combination saw blade, as the name implies, is suitable for both rip and cross cuts. Why I bought a combination saw blade Ideally, you would use a blade designed for rip cuts to cut boards lengthwise. It has fewer teeth (typically 24-40) and wider gaps to cut through material faster when going with the … Read more
Thanks to a Black Friday sale, I pulled the trigger on The Best Beginner Woodworking Course…Period! Honestly, I was a little put off by the “beginner” word. After all, I’ve been woodworking for decades. But as I’ve often coached people in my main hustle, it’s not how long you’ve been doing something that is important … Read more
3x3Custom might be the most aspirational channel for me. Moto Woodworks is still a side hustle, but when I retire and move into woodworking full time, a lot of what Tamar Hannah does is what I would like to do. Channel Data Points Channel Name: 3x3Custom – Tamar Handle: @3x3CustomTamar Owner: Tamar Hannah Country: United … Read more
TWCDesign was the first woodworking channel I subscribed to on YouTube. There was just something about the channel that spoke to me. Maybe it’s because of my Japanese heritage! Channel Data Points Channel Name: TWCDesign Handle: @twcdesign Owner: Taku Seino Country: Japan Date Joined: November 1, 2020 Subscribers: 2,040,000 Views: 2,463,303,894 Videos: 1,074 Views Per … Read more
I am a proud owner of a drill press, but I survived for several years without one. Why I bought a drill press I never pulled the trigger on a drill press because I always felt like I could “make do” with a straight hole jig. It was good enough at least half the time! … Read more
Basswood sheets are the one laser material I always keep in stock. They are versatile and inexpensive, which makes them my go-to for a wide variety of project. The most common application of basswood sheets has been “holders” in my workshop. I’m not sure that’s the right word, but a thing to hold my Forstner … Read more
