If you want your home projects to look professional, it usually comes down to the details. My favourite way to get a quick win on a custom piece is adding a shadow line (also known as a reveal). It doesn't take a lot of extra time and always makes the piece look more professional. A reveal is a small, intentional gap between two connecting components or assemblies. Reveals catch light and create a dark shadow that highlights the profile of your design. Beyond looking great an

Furniture design is tough. Every time you open Instagram for design inspiration, you’re flooded with thousands of incredible builds. There are so many examples online that it’s easy to get paralyzed before you even start sketching. Trying to design a whole piece from scratch can feel overwhelming. When you want a build to look professional, it’s tempting to add a ton of details in to a single piece of furniture. In reality, shoving too many ideas into one piece just makes it

When using BLUM or Richelieu undermount slides, your drawer box construction must be precise. Unlike side-mount slides, undermounts require specific clearances to and exact dimensions ensure that smooth, "soft-close" motion. This guide provides the exact specifications and drawer box diagrams to help you build perfect drawer boxes. Thickness: Calculating undermount slide drawer box dimensions correctly. To ensure compatibility with most undermount slides and the locking devic

The short answer, is no. I don't trust bare screws straight in to end grain. But there is a trusted method on how to screw in to end...

Our woodworking plans and courses have been up on our site for a few months now and it's been a ton of fun seeing other woodworkers level up their skills and make our pieces successfully in their own shops. Madison, from @dogwooddecorsc recently finished one of our woodworking plans with incredible execution. She was kind enough to answer a few questions about her journey as a woodworker and her experience building the coffee table. Make sure to check out her Instagram and co

It's not lost on me that literally billions of dollars and countless hours have been spent to engineer the thinnest TVs on the market. Yet, I still ended up here. I made this custom retro mid-century-modern TV in 2022, and a couple more since then. Its an updated take on the mid-century-modern era home TV featuring sound bar storage, a 32" flat screen and additional storage for your gaming console. It was one of those custom woodworking projects I couldn't say no to. The clie

Recessed drawer pulls are one of my favorite design details for cabinet work. They are elegant, stylish, and very functional. It's a bonus that no hardware is needed at all. This is a quick guide showing how to make recessed drawer pulls. Here is how I made the finger pulls on this custom white oak credenza, step-by-step. You will need: A plunge router A finger pull bit. I used the 1.5 inch diameter finger pull bit from Lee Valley. Step 1: The Drawer Face Typically I use mate

Making a living as a furniture maker takes incredible effort. I'm not sure I would have gotten into this game 5 years ago if I could tell...

There’s no doubt, making a living as a furniture maker is incredibly challenging. There are many hurdles that make woodworking even as a...

Ever since I started building and selling custom furniture, the most common question I'm asked is: “Where do you buy the wood”? Knowing...