Wood Tip - a bulletin board of information for woodworkers

Wood Tip - The "GET IT" board for woodworkers

Discover What's in The Store

Hand Power Tools - Sanding & Finishing - Bar Plans - Plan Examples

The woodtip domain name sat dormant for over two years while I pondered what to say in a wood tip. In that period of time over 80,000 woodworkers and furniture manufacturing employes have lost their jobs. Hundred's of thousands of people have retired and many of them have taken up the past time of woodworking. These pages will offer bits of insight for anyone connected to wood - which is all of us.

The video introduction from Sean

A lot of woodworkers are passionate about their craft. Passion as compared to / and along with skill will produce different information for woodworking. I often reminded students that I am not passionate about, but rather very skilled in working with wood.

It's easy to get lost in woodworking forums, with passionate novices and skilled professionals, offering conflicting advise and suggestions. I don't have the passion or temperance to create another such woodworking site. What you will find here will be my bulletin board of wood tips that I have found valuable.

There is always something new to learn about wood. I learned much from students and I continue to learn from the professionals that I interact with. Passionate and skilled woodworkers are always welcome to offer their suggestions by using one of the contact forms.

Bulletins, links, resources and articles that I find relevant to wood can be found here. As this site develops you will find specific information on common subjects as pages are expanded.

New articles and places I commonly visit

• Custom Plan Service - the pricing for this service is bound to increase soon.

• WOODWEB Woodworking Industry Information

• Hardware Resources cabinet hardware & moulding - Provide item# and quantity on a contact form for quote or to order

Suppliers I like dealing with that I don't earn any money from

• D. Lawless Hardware Good pricing on a variety of hardware and more

My passion for woodworking does not extend to operating a custom shop or taking a full time job building furniture. (it's always a possibility though if this venture does not fly)
In order to keep building the information that you can expect to find below, donations are gladly accepted.

Wood Tip subjects you can expect in the future

Wood - The Basics I’ll explain why colors vary, how wood moves, how to make it square and where to use it.

Wood - The Variations Here you’ll find information on different species, common uses and different grades.

Wood - The Composites Learn how wood works, looks and reacts when it is made into veneer, particle board and other variations.

Woodworking Industry A brief explanation of why it is hard to compete as a craftsman with a woodworking manufacturing plant.

The Big Tools For The Small Shop Stationary and power Tool sources and recommendations for the small shop.

Woodworking Tools Tool sources and recommendations for the small shop, crafts person and hobbyist.

• Learn about sanding and finishing wood.
• Then take the fastest route to picking the right tools

  Shop Suggestions Tips, stands, and jigs for making limited space useable. Sources to help plan your shop space.

  Woodworking Hardware Cutting to the chase. What to use. Where to get it. Basics that make sense.

  

  Woodworking Getting into your project. What to look for. How to organize. What needs to be done quickly.

  Woodworking Plans Selecting plans based on your abilities and requirements. Learn to modify or create plans. Examples

  Woodworking Tips Most of them reside in the far reaches of my mind. When I need them they’re there. I’ll recall as many as I can.

  Finishing Knowledge Become knowledgeable of the three primary finishes and the multitude of variations available for wood.

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  Custom Furniture video and info page for consumers.

  A Wood Tip check list to guide custom furniture customers.

  
  

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