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Workshop Companion offers woodworking information for twenty-first century woodworkers. Our director, Nick Engler, is a master craftsman, teacher, and author of over 50 books on woodworking, including “Woodworking Wisdom” and the “Workshop Companion” series. Drawing on this expertise, we produce and post a woodworking web site, videos, podcasts and other digital media to help inform and entertain the next generation of craftsmen and craftswomen in this ancient art. If you have suggestions, ques

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YouTubeJul 8, 2026

Stropping: The Last Step in Sharpening

YouTubeJun 17, 2026

Why Do Dowels Need Grooves?

YouTubeJun 8, 2026

Tapered Planters

YouTubeJun 3, 2026

Hiding Screws with Screw Plugs

YouTubeApr 14, 2026

Pigeonhole Cabinet for Workshop Storage

YouTubeMar 20, 2026

Hardwoods & Softwoods

YouTubeFeb 12, 2026

Is Wood Glue Safe?

YouTubeJan 23, 2026

Is Wood Antibacterial?

YouTubeJan 13, 2026

Sandpaper Abrasives

YouTubeDec 18, 2025

Files, Rasps, & Floats

YouTubeDec 8, 2025

Making Santa Stuck in a Chimney!

YouTubeDec 1, 2025

Gluing End Grain to End Grain

YouTubeNov 11, 2025

Plywood -- Making Your Own

YouTubeOct 30, 2025

Squaring the Bandsaw Blade to the Table

YouTubeSep 21, 2025

WEN 9" Bandsaw Review

YouTubeSep 21, 2025

Spreading Glue Thin and Even

YouTubeAug 27, 2025

Making Strong Screw Joints

YouTubeAug 7, 2025

Tying a Whiplash

YouTubeJul 3, 2025

Using a Round Mallet

YouTubeJul 1, 2025

Lubricating Woodworking Tools

YouTubeApr 22, 2025

Using a Saw Kerf to Line Up Crosscuts

YouTubeApr 11, 2025

How to Make a Hardwax Finish

YouTubeApr 2, 2025

Hardwax Finishes Overexplained

YouTubeMar 29, 2025

Finish Won't Stop Wood Movement -- And That's a Good Thing.

YouTubeMar 3, 2025

Glue Steps and How to Avoid Them

YouTubeFeb 14, 2025

Making a Heart Box

YouTubeFeb 11, 2025

Making Board Butter

YouTubeJan 28, 2025

Must you always rest a hand plane on it's side?

YouTubeDec 31, 2024

Preventing Rust With Camphor

YouTubeDec 23, 2024

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Oak Deep Dive: Using Chemistry to Separate Red from White

Understanding the subtle, yet critical, differences between Red Oak and White Oak is essential for any serious millwork or structural timber project.

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Rogue Lumberjacks

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Science

Mastering the Slope: How Grain Structure Dictates Your Cuts

Stop fighting the wood. Understanding grain slope and the difference between spring and summer wood is key to achieving flawless, tear-out-free cuts on any job.

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Rogue Carpenter

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