Cutoffs – Parallel Clamps

When: Saturday and Sunday,  May 3rd and 4th, 2025, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Cost: Members – $200.00 Non-Members –  $250 There will be a $50 material fee due during class. Class Overview: Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of woodworking by creating a beautiful…

Cool new tools introduced at International Woodworking Fair This guy does a good job picking out new innovations.   Let me know if you see something we should get for the shop.

We’ve been quietly building something that will make your time at The Joinery even more engaging, rewarding, and—most importantly—tailored to your growth as a maker. It’s here. It’s ready. And it’s about to change how you track your progress, connect with the community, and celebrate your achievements. We’re calling it The Joinery Path—a points-based system…

If you’ve ever been tempted to “just sand it down” when something’s not quite right, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common habits we see at The Joinery—grabbing a sander to aggressively remove material to reshape or resurface a board. But here’s something we always remind folks: sanding is for finishing, not for shaping….

If you’ve taken a class with me, you know I’m a big fan of this finish. I’m not a big fan of finishing in general, though. This finish is super easy to apply and fix if you make a mistake. It gives the wood a natural look and feel, and it protects it from everyday…

A lot has happened over the last few weeks, and I thought it was time to update everyone.   If you not one for reading a long post, feel free to skip to the end and find some links to a couple of video tours. On day one, we hired a company to move my…