The Woodworkers Guild of America Blog

Preventing Freezables from Freezing in a Cold Shop

January 6, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Shop Tips, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“Do you have any suggestions about how to keep the water bath for my water stones from freezing in my shop during cold nights? I heat the shop only when I am working, so it gets below freezing some nights. I have brought the stones indoors… Read More

How to Price Projects

January 2, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Shop Tips, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“What is a good guideline that is fair when charging for projects to sell or building a small cabinet for someone. What is fair when considering cost of material and labor? Do you mark up the cost of material? What is a fair labor rate?” Submitted… Read More

Options When One Can’t Use Table Saw

December 1, 2008 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Shop Improvement, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“I live in a town home with a two car garage that has a car, motorcycle, and many boxes stored. I would like to build book shelves and can move the car out of the way. I don’t think I can get a table saw. Where… Read More

Ask WWGOA: Bandsaw vs. Scroll Saw

November 11, 2008 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Buying Advice, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: “I have a 10″ band saw. I am considering selling it and getting a 14″ band saw. Would I be better off keeping the 10″ band saw and getting a scroll saw?” Submitted by: Daryl Bender WWGOA Editor Response: While band saws and scroll saws… Read More

Wood Carving for Beginners: Tim’s Journey to Get Started as a Carver

August 26, 2008 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Hand Tools, Member Tips, Skill Building.

Photo 1. Circa 1900 net float used on Lake Superior.One hundred years ago, the north shore of Lake Superior was overrun with fisherman throwing out large nets and pulling up lake herring by the ton. These rugged men lived a hard life, pulling in their… Read More