Posts by Jedediah Arnold

When you start woodworking, you might use an old desk or even a decommissioned dining table. But as you start getting serious about your craft, your workspace must reflect this. Sawhorses are...

Sawhorses are handy even when you have a workbench as they help with edge-cutting, safe routing, and even cross-section engraving work. But getting the perfect sawhorse is difficult, which is why...

Whether you're building a sawhorse or are looking to buy one, you must have a fair idea of the weight of your project materials. The sawhorse you aim to develop or acquire should not weigh less than...

So you're building a workbench and are wondering which timber to use. Or you might have the workbench half-ready and are simply considering your options for the right workbench surface. Knowing the...

Some woodworking projects feel like riding a bike. I started working on building a chunky photo frame (the kind that rests on its own base) when I found myself pulling out a spade drill bit. I had...

Woodworking can be exciting but expensive. Not only do you have to make room for mistakes and lumber replacement, but you also have to use wood that's easier to work with. Pinewood seems like a...