The Woodworkers Guild of America Blog

New Product: Yeti Smart Bench

February 28, 2020 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog, Buying Advice.

Every once in a while, I come across a tool that makes my jaw drop. The Yeti SmartBench, $5,995, is a great example. It’s a portable CNC that’s capable of cutting 4’ x 8’ sheets. What looks like an aluminum sawhorse or… Read More

Product Review: Slab Stitcher

February 28, 2020 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog, Buying Advice.

Cutting bowties into slabs, cookies, tabletops… is quite the rage. Slab Stitcher has created a complete package for this process that includes the required templates, guide bushing, router bit, AND the bowties. Complete starter kits as shown here range in price from… Read More

Cool Products from AWFS

February 10, 2020 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog, Buying Advice.

I love going to tool shows. I attended AWFS 2019 in Las Vegas, and here are some of the great products I spotted while I was there. Hollowing Chisels and Wire Burning Kit Easy Wood Tools is ready to help you turn smarter,… Read More

How to Create a Simple Veneer Book Match Without Special Tools

January 14, 2020 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog, Finishing.

Applying veneer to your projects is a great and easy way to dress them up. But the real fun begins when you start book matching. Interesting and beautiful panels can be created by different book matched configurations. So, what is book matching? Book matching is when two identical sheets of… Read More

WWGOA’s Top 5 of 2019

December 19, 2019 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog.

As we near the end of 2019, WWGOA is looking back at what videos and articles our community has found most useful. We’ve rounded up our top 5 most popular videos and articles, picked by YOU. Read below to see the best of 2019. Read More

6 Outdoor Woodworking Projects to Build for Your Patio

May 23, 2019 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog.

Make your patio the place to be with some of our best outdoor woodworking projects! These woodworking plans are built to last, and will have your guests (or family) impressed with your craftsmanship. Build these for yourself, or give as a handmade gift that is meant to last and… Read More

7 Small Woodworking Projects Perfect for Valentine’s Day Gifts

February 1, 2019 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog.

This Valentine's Day, put your woodworking skills to use and give a handmade gift! Creating your own gifts makes them unique and are always appreciated by those receiving them. Here at WWGOA, we have tons of project ideas, but we've compiled 7 of our best projects perfect for Valentine's gifts. These projects are easy and quick to make, so you can make them in a pinch. Read below to get some homemade gift ideas! Read More

WWGOA’s Top 7 of 2018

December 13, 2018 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog.

As we near the end of 2018, WWGOA is looking back at what videos and articles our community has found most useful. We’ve rounded up our top 7 most popular videos and articles, picked by YOU. Read below to see the best of 2018. 1. Read More

Ask WWGOA: How to make an Angled Cut Without a Bandsaw

October 1, 2018 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

I am working on a project and need to make an angled cut, but do not have a bandsaw to make the 70 degree point. I am thinking I can use my table saw with the blade tilted. Or, with it on its tall side and use the miter gauge. Any guidance or pointers? Read More

Ask WWGOA: Square Material Without a Jointer or a Thickness Planer

September 28, 2018 By George Vondriska & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

How do I go about getting square material without a jointer or a thickness planer? I have a table saw, circular saw, and various cordless tools. Thanks in advance for any help. Read More