Wine Glass cutting board and serving tray.

Here’s the other design I came up with for a cutting board. It seemed fitting for my father who likes to entertain and likes to serve cheese and drink wine. just a quick sketch of my wineglass cutting board design. Again a good cutting board will be something that can be around for ever so it’s a good investment in time and Read More  Read More

Simple Cutting Board Plans – Pig Board.

I really liked these plans when I found them because the reminded me so much of the cutting board I have that my father made a long time ago, many years before I was born. And although the shape is a bit different it still has the same concept. Piggy Cutting Board Download Project Plans Check out the pics of the old cutting board my father made many many years ago.. it’s gotten a good amount of use over the years. See also: Hearts Cutting Board Wine Glass Cutting Board  Read More

Dovetail Joint Inspiration

When I was building the Christmas present step stool I looked everywhere for design inspiration and the how to of making a really cool and structurally sound joint. Some of the woodworking ability out there is absolutely amazing and although I ended up making my own custom twisted-ish dovetail style joint I very much appreciate all the great work out there Read More  Read More

Glue Ads.

Woodworking Glues Is it just me or does everyone that does any kind of woodworking use Titebond? It seems to be everywhere in ads and just people saying it’s good. Unfortunately, I wasn’t paid or compensated in any way to say this..  but I’d like to be      . Here are some of the recent ads I’ve seen for Titebond: Titebond Fast Drying Woodworking Glue. I mention these ads cause I’m always looking to save money on anything, especially my personal amusement projects.... Read More

Corner joint options for cabinet doors and other panel type projects.

Mortise & Tenon Joint The basic joint: Rails are grooved their full length for the panel; stiles require a stopped grove. Mortises should be as deep as possible for maximum strength; try at least 1.25” deep. Mortise and Tenon Bridle Joint A strong and easily made joint. You can cut the open mortise and tenon on the tablesaw using a tenoning jig (or just wing it like I do without a jig, just be careful). Bridle Joint Cope & Stick Joint Matched router bits cut mating... Read More