Videos | Plans | Tools Hey Reader, We’ve all been there. You start spreading glue, the clock starts ticking, and suddenly you realize a tenon is too long or you forgot to sand an inside corner. Now you’re rushing to fix it before the glue sets and the stress levels are through the roof! My #1 rule to avoid that is to always, and I mean ALWAYS, do a dry fit first! I never put glue on a joint until the entire project is assembled with clamps just as it will be when I do apply the glue. It lets...

Hey Reader, There’s nothing more frustrating than getting to the end of a project, trying to glue up a box or a drawer, and realizing the corners just won't seat right. Usually, we blame our technique or the wood. But sometimes, the tool actually is the problem. Even a brand-new square from the hardware store can be off by a degree or two, and over a long cut, that adds up fast. Here is a 30 second test to check yours: Grab a scrap piece of plywood with a straight factory edge. Draw a line...

Hey Reader, One of the biggest things I hear from people starting out in woodworking is that they just don't have enough time. Between work, family, and everything else, it’s hard to find a solid four or five hour block to really get into a project. I used to fall into that trap too. I’d wait for the "perfect" Saturday morning, and if something came up, the whole project would sit untouched for another month. Lately I’ve been focusing on beating what I call "shop creep" by using the 15 minute...