Rob Porcaro

More than 30 years of woodworking haven’t dampened Rob Porcaro’s enthusiasm for new techniques. Porcaro admires the furniture and work ethic of James Krenov and is happy when his pieces bring the “quiet joy” that Krenov described. When not in his shop, Porcaro enjoys working out at the gym, running, and swinging Russian kettlebells (a form of weight training, not music-making).

4 Steps to a Sweet-Fitting Drawer

December 8, 2011

How to make drawers that fit as good as they look
New Segmented Cutterhead Changes My Woodworking Game

November 29, 2011

I upgraded my DeWalt thickness planer with the Byrd Shelix cutter head almost a year ago. Now it's time to evaluate the results.
Laying out curves

June 18, 2011

Curves will always add interest to your work. Here are the steps and tools I use to layout and refine the curves I use in my work.
How much camber should be in plane irons?

July 23, 2010

Bench plane blades are sharpened with a slightly curved edge or "camber". Why? How much? Is it different for a bevel-up vs bevel-down plane?
Who Is A Hand Tool Woodworker?

March 10, 2010

Thoughts on woodworking methods and how they influence our work.
End mills vs. router bits for mortising

November 1, 2009

Consider end mills as an alternative to spiral router bits for mortising with a router.
Easy Table Saw Crosscut Sled

September 18, 2009

It's simple and it works.
Setting up shop: Machine number two.

July 31, 2009

Which should be the second machine acquisition for your new shop? Here is one woodworker's opinion.
Setting up shop: Which machine first? And why.

July 28, 2009

Setting up a new woodworking shop? Which machine should be your first purchase? Here is one woodworker's opinion.
Shooting Board

July 7, 2009

A shooting board is invaluable for precise work. Here's a simple, effective approach.

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