Hand Planes
Block planes, jack planes, jointers. Understanding blade angles, sole length, and what actually matters for your work.
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From hand planes to material behavior, technical breakdowns covering what separates weekend projects from professional craftsmanship.
Tool Guides
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Wood Species
The Woodworker's Workshop
Technical documentation of woodworking tools, materials, and workshop mechanics for professionals and serious hobbyists.
Saws & Blades
TPI counts, kerf widths, tooth geometry. Why your choice of saw matters more than you think.
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Marking & Measuring
Marking gauges, squares, and why accuracy starts before you make the first cut.
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Joinery Tools
Dowel jigs, biscuit joiners, dominos. The engineering behind strong joints.
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Power Tools
Routers, sanders, planers. Motor specs that matter and feed rates that work.
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Wood Selection
Grain direction, moisture content, species characteristics. Pick the right material.
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The stuff they don't teach in YouTube tutorials
Tool Mechanics
Material Science
Woodworking Deep Dives
Currently Breaking Down
Fresh technical content from the workshop
Recent Tool Tests
- Veritas vs Lie-Nielsen block planes
- $50 vs $500 chisels (measured)
- Japanese saw tooth geometry
- Router bit runout testing
Material Experiments
- Exotic wood machinability index
- Plywood void statistics by brand
- Actual glue strength tests
- Finish durability rankings
Workshop Solutions
- Fixing persistent snipe issues
- Bandsaw drift compensation
- Router bit burning causes
- Table saw alignment that lasts
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Technical knowledge that documents what actually happens with tools and materials