This is a collection of handy tips and solutions for woodworking and metalworking problems you may encounter in the shop. We also include a section of plans and details for special projects.
Conversion Tables & Calculators
Board Foot Calculator
Find Scale from an image
Fraction-Decimal-Millimeter Equivalence
Golden Ratio Chart
Golden Ratio – from Fine Woodworking
Sandpaper Grit Comparison
Metric Thread Conversion
Number & Letter Drill Sizes
Table Saw Cove Angle Calculator
Tap & Clearance Drill Sizes
Thread Size vs. Drill Size
Wood Screw Pilot Hole Sizes
Coatings & Finishing
Dye Kit, by Peter Gedrys
Ebonizing Wood, by Brian Boggs
Period Furniture Finishes, by Marion Smith
Shellac Cut Sheet
Shellac Pound Cut Chart
General Information
Cabinetmaking Simplified
Dangers of Wood Dust – Articles
Mortise and Tenon Raised Panel
Sharpening Perspective: Systems, Materials, Particle Size, and Techniques
Understanding the Relationship Between Humidity and Wood
Vacuum Bags
Veneering Presentation, John Jones – Nov 2016
Woodworking for the Blind
Jigs & Tools
Baseline Paring Jig, by Chris Gochnour
Guide to Files and Filing
Plans
AAW article: Building a Pepper Mill
Pepper Grinder