🪚 Beginner Project Plan: Free Jewelry Box Project Plan: Jewelry Box (Minwax)… Actually, grab a felt-lined jewelry box plan from Minwax — it’s labeled beginner-friendly, perfect for a weekend build using basic tools and minimal materials. Summary: Follow straightforward plans to craft a compact, elegant jewelry box with a felt lining — an ideal project to practice measuring, cutting,…
Hey everyone — Steven here at The Joinery! I wanted to give you a quick update from the classroom, where we’ve just added a fantastic new tool to our lineup: the Tormek knife and blade sharpening system, generously provided by our friends over at SharpeningSupplies.com. They made us a great deal on it, and even better —…
🪚 Beginner-Friendly Project Plan: Easy Shoe Storage Booster Stool Project: Shoe Storage Booster Stool Source: ObsessedWoodworking.com (June 2025) Summary: A perfect weekend build for newbies—this compact stool provides both a 6–8 in boost and hidden storage, ideal for entryways or closets. Constructed from basic 2×6, 1×4, and 2×4 lumber, it reinforces measuring, cutting, joinery, and finishing…
At The Joinery, we believe everyone has a maker inside them—waiting for the right spark, the right tools, and the right guidance. Today, we’re excited to launch something that’s been months in the making: our new Learn Woodworking page. This is more than just a schedule of classes. It’s a roadmap. A carefully crafted progression from beginner…
Hey everyone, Steven here at The Joinery with your weekly update—well, technically your “next week” update—covering June 9th through the 15th. I’ve got a few things to share, so let’s dive in. Member Shop Workday (June 7th) Before we get into next week, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th: we’re hosting a member shop…
Hey folks, One of the goals of this journal is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how things are going with video classes at The Joinery. So here’s a little update on the latest experiment. Recently, I tried a new format: a mostly voice-over video with just an intro and outro recorded on camera….
Here’s this week’s edition of Woodworking Weekly—your friendly update on projects, stories, trends, and events for The Joinery community. 🪚 Beginner Project Plan: Crate Side Tables For those new to woodworking, the Crate Side Tables project offers a straightforward introduction. This plan guides you through building rustic end tables that resemble shipping crates, using only a…
Hey folks! Steven here with your friendly shop update—and this week, while I’m not coming to you from the shop floor, I’m still full of good news and updates for our Joinery community. First off, a big shoutout to Capital Hardwoods on their grand opening! We had a fantastic time out there meeting fellow makerspace…
End grain cutting boards have become almost iconic in woodworking circles. Their checkerboard look is beautiful, and they have a reputation for being “better for your knives.” But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Let’s explore the myths, the maintenance headaches, and why a long grain board might just be the smarter choice—especially…
