Hey Joinery crew—and woodworking hopefuls—we’ve rounded up some fresh, compelling content that’ll fuel your creativity, inspire your builds, and keep you in-the-know about what’s happening in our craft. Also, don’t miss the local events near the shop this spring! 🔨 Beginner-Friendly Project Plan Build a Coat & Hat Rack (Free PDF download)Looking for a clean,…
Introducing The Joiner’s Bench Podcast: Stories, Skills, and Community from the Heart of the Shop Hey friends, After years of dreaming, a little bit of hesitation, and a final nudge from a blank piece of paper (thank you, ChatGPT), I’m proud to introduce the very first episode of The Joiner’s Bench, a new biweekly podcast…
Welcome back, wood-loving crew at The Joinery! Here’s your weekly roundup of fresh finds—from a beginner-friendly build, to an inspiring story, to a trend shaking up our hobbyist scene—and what’s happening nearby. Grab your chisel, embrace a sprinkle of skepticism (the good kind!), and let’s get inventive. 1. Beginner-Friendly Project Plan Build a Stylish Workbench…
Hey everyone, Steven here with your weekly update from The Joinery. It’s the Fourth of July weekend, and I hope you’re enjoying the extra time off—maybe even spending a little of it in the shop. Things are quieter than usual, which makes it a great time to tackle a project or two. Plus, it’s finally…
Hey everybody, it’s Steven here from The Joinery. Today I want to talk about one of the most versatile and essential tools we have in woodworking—the router table. Whether you’re already a member enjoying our space or someone curious about getting into woodworking, understanding how and why to use a router table safely and effectively…
🪚 Beginner-Friendly Project Plan: Build a Tote Storage Rack Source: Ana White – Free DIY plans section () Summary: Create a portable 2×4 tote rack perfect for organizing tools and supplies. With clear cutting diagrams, straightforward joinery using screws, and minimal tools required, this project is ideal for those just starting out—buildable in a few…
🪚 Beginner-Friendly Project Plan: Regulation Cornhole Boards Project Plan: How to Make Cornhole Boards – Kreg Tool Summary: This beginner-friendly, regulation-size cornhole board plan includes step‑by‑step guidance, a full materials list, and clear assembly steps. Perfect for practicing accuracy with cuts, drilling, and finishing, this weekend build delivers both fun and function. 🌟 Inspirational Build of…
Hey everybody, it’s Steven here at The Joinery with your weekly shop update. It’s a quiet week overall, but we do have our Introduction to Woodworking class happening right now—June 21st and 22nd. Always great to see folks jumping in and learning the basics. That course continues to be one of our most popular, and this group is off…
Celebrating One Year in Our Shop—and Keeping It Great! Hey everybody, it’s Steven here. I can hardly believe next month will be a full year since we moved into this space! In that time we’ve gown to one hundred members, each bringing their own creativity and energy, and taught two hundred students in our Introduction…
