QUICK TIPS

If you’re looking for some extra little tips to help you with your dovetailing, there are some great pointers in this video that will help you to improve everything from your marking out to sawing to chiselling.

Seriously? How to use a chisel correctly? Do I really need to watch this? The short answer is yes. Yes you do.

This is probably one of the most important joints to master when it comes to cross grain joinery. Learn how to cut it here!

Want to know more about cutting larger mortice and tenons? This lesson teaches it from start to finish!

Don’t have a shooting board? This is how you knock one together in two minutes with a couple of clamps and limited materials.

This video shows you how to correctly screw wood together using a pilot, clearance and countersink.

A plough plane blade is relatively thin, thus is much the same as sharpening a chisel. Learn how to sharpen one here!

Surely you just push it, right? Wrong. There is a lot that goes into the simple task of planing. Body positioning, pressure, and movement are all essential to getting the most accuracy from this task. Watch this to learn how.

Dovetail ratios are one of the most over-complicated subjects when it comes to dovetails. Fundamentally, it comes down to preference. But there are a few things you should be aware of first. Watch this video to find out why.

Want to go off on a tangent and see one of my early videos on drawer construction? View it here!

Watch this video whenever you're working with hinges!

This video breaks down the entire process of cutting a lapped dovetail into minute steps. Perfect for those who need further clarification on this video.

This lesson will teach you the entire process of cutting a through dovetail from start to finish.

Looking to get the most from your shooting board? This ramped version has multiple benefits over the traditional design!

There’s no point in having a razor sharp blade in your plane if it’s setup wrong. This lesson will get those wispy shavings flying!

This video teaches you how to create a cambered blade for your handplane. An indispensable addition when edge jointing.

Want to know what my favourite tools are for hand cut joinery? This video will talk you through everything that I could not live without in my workshop.

There are many types of marking gauge available today, and it’s confusing to work out which one to buy. This video talks you through the different options available, and which will work best for you.

Osmo is one of my favourite finishes for my handmade furniture. It protects the wood very well, has a natural feel, and is very easy to apply. If you’d like to learn more about this product, watch this video.

A bridle joint is a rock solid joint that is a beautiful way to finish off corners on all kinds of furniture. If you want your chairs, tables and cabinet to benefit from this beautiful joint, learn how to cut it here.

If you’re looking for some extra little tips to help you with your mitred dovetails, this video is for you!

Want to learn how to install hinges cleanly and accurately? This video will show you how.

Unable to cut a straight line? Can’t make square cuts? Can’t get the saw started in the first place?! This lesson will help!

A shoulder plane has an unknown weakness in its design, regardless of the manufacturer. This video will help you avoid this common pitfall and get your shoulder plane working as needed.

Using a marking gauge on these small components can be tricky. This video gives some great tips to help you on the way!

Interested in the setup and use of the UJK Router Table? This video shows you what to expect upon delivery.

Unsure on what to look for when buying a shoulder plane? Stuck between two brands? This video will help you find the tool that works best for you.