Great custom furniture isn't just about making something beautiful, it has to work for the person who's going to live with it every day and balance aesthetics with real-world function

After 18 months of client furniture commissions, I stepped away from the bench and spend some time at the lathe, turning a handcrafted square platter in cherry and maple.

There's a lot of noise online from "experts" telling you that you're using the wrong measuring & marking tools I share some suggestions and tips of measuring & marking in woodworking

In this final video of the Custom White Oak Dresser Commission series, we bring everything together; hardware, finish, lighting, LED lights, and final installation.

Getting drawer fronts and wooden drawer slides to fit just right takes a little patience. I'll show you how I fit and chamfer drawer fronts to get clean, consistent gaps and crisp edge

In Part 2 of the Large White Oak Armoire build, the project starts to take real shape as I tackle some of the most critical structural and visual elements

I show native hardwoods I use; cherry, walnut, maple, oak, and hickory and others — and share what I've learned about how each one behaves, ages, and works for different of furniture.

I begin building a large white oak armoire from scratch, walking through the planning, material selection, and early construction stages of this complex woodworking project

Upgrade your workshop with Smart Casters; turn any heavy workbench into a fully mobile workstation move workbenches smoothly, save space, and improve workflow

Whether you're a weekend hobbyist or a seasoned woodworker, a drum sander can be helpful in achieving flawless, professional-quality finishes on fine furniture projects

I show what you need to know about woodworking machine safety shut off switches and why they’re one of the most important upgrades for any woodshop.

In this video, I show how to use a story pole to simplify complex woodworking layouts and keep your measurements perfectly consistent throughout the entire build.

I break down why subtle furniture design elements matter; especially for furniture builders & woodworkers, who want their pieces to stand out.

I show how to use project management principles to build furniture more efficiently and why it actually works using years of experience

Moving large & heavy tabletops, rough lumber, and finished casework is difficult. I show how I use an electric lift to safely move heavy wood pieces by myself

Hard wax oils are popular, but they’re not the right choice for me anymore. I show why I won’t use hard wax oil and instead rely on an easy to use, cost-effective 3-part finish system

I completed this mid century modern walnut dining table, The client commission had many changes during the build, but the outcome was worth it.

In Part 3 of the walnut mid-century modern dining table build, the focus shifts from raw components to refined form. I’m dialing in the proportions, refining joinery, and details

in Part 2, I show how I craft a mid century modern walnut dining table with a seamless leaf and continuous, flowing grain. Watch me mill and glue up boards with smooth grain match.

Want perfectly flat, lower stress glue ups without too much frustration? In this video, I walk you through a simple, reliable method for creating smooth flat panels

Save money and money, get exactly the dowels you need from scrap lumber In this video, I’ll show you how to use a steel dowel plate cutter to make your own custom hardwood dowels—perfect for furniture building, joinery, and all types of fine woodworking projects.

Part 1 of my Hickory Kitchen Table Build Series – In this video, I focus on cutting precise joinery to connect the front, side, and back rails to the table legs. I also add a 1/8" offset to create a clean shadow line where the rails meet the legs—an important design detail that enhances the overall look of the piece.

Learn how to select hardwood lumber like a pro for woodworking projects. In this video, I share my process for choosing the best boards for grain matching, minimizing waste, and creating seamless glue-ups—without the need for staining or complicated grain alignment later on.

Before starting any woodworking project, tool calibration and blade sharpening are essential. In this video, I walk through my process for tuning up both power tools and hand tools to ensure clean, accurate cuts every time.

Transform the way you design furniture with the power of CAD (Computer-Aided Design)! In this video, I’ll show you how to use CAD software to redesign, model, and improve furniture designs from start to finish. You’ll learn how digital tools can enhance precision, creativity, and functionality in every piece you create.