Beginner

Call it beginner joinery, non-traditional joinery, or joinery for DIY projects; it doesn’t matter. Truth is, these joinery options work.

Something marvelous about this craft is that fine work isn’t limited to talented, seasoned pros with decades of experience. Beginners can make beautiful work, too, even if they don’t know a dovetail’s pin from its tail.

If you're like Anissa and Ben, and have little to no experience turning, David Douyard will give you the knowledge and confidence to head out to the shop and give…

I made this floating wine holder for my dad, and it turned out really good.  All it is is a 1 x 4 with a 27 degree bevel and a…

A novice's attempt at design and execution.

This would be the layout of my shop, if I were to miraculously win the lottery...and if we decided not to move afterward. :-)  The Shop Planner is a pretty…

This was my first project in hardwood. I was lucky to find the very good plans of Mr. Linck. The project came together relatively easily and quickly. I don't have…

Revisit Doug Stowe's classic keepsake box with this excerpt from his book Basic Box Making. Perfect for beginners and experts, these plans can be easily adapted in size, proportions, joinery,…

Cutting boards are a great first project for the novice woodworker, and perfect for the this time of year when quick holiday projects are in demand. Watch the video and…