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9 Weird Woodworking Tricks That Actually Work!

I’ve read a lot of woodworking tips and tricks online, so much so, that it seems like I’m not seeing any new ones.

So I set out to make a useful collection of tricks that aren’t the typical ones you see online.

I hope you enjoy these and pick up at least one tip you haven’t seen before.

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How to Price Your Woodwork. A Simple Technique.

Lots of woodworkers will be familiar with the YouTube videos of David Picciutto. His distinctive style and straight-talking make him an interesting and endearing character to watch. There are a million ways to price your woodwork. In this video David outlines what he believes in regard to pricing, and why. You can't argue with that.

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The Key to Consistent and Beautiful Woodworking Design

How do you go about designing a woodwork piece? Whether it's furniture, or cabinets, or a more craft based type of woodwork— how do you design it? You can have a different technique for different types of projects. But I believe that if you want to be a successful woodwork designer/maker you must have one important thing…

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“I talk to so many extremely talented woodworkers that make beautiful work. But we all have the same problem. We like making it but are not really sure how to sell it.”: Antony Elliot Interview

Finding woodwork and furniture with a unique aesthetic can be a challenge at times. So when I first saw the honeycomb resin work of Antony Elliot I took notice straight away. It is so interesting and appealing to look at, and it really helps to set his work apart. I had never seen anything like it before.

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Have More Fun Woodworking Like Thibaut Malet

Do you remember the last time you made something from wood just purely for fun? The type of woodworker you decide to be is defined by the things you choose to make. So while building fine furniture, and framing houses, and making cabinetry is important— it can become just another job. Bringing a sense of playfulness to these type of tasks is not impossible, but it’s a little more challenging.

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This Sublime Woodwork by Anna Gregory Brought Me Back to my Childhood

One of my fondest memories from when I was a child was the day I went to work with my dad. I would have been around eleven, and on a mid-term break from school when he asked me would I go with him the next day. I’d like to think I jumped at the chance to help him. But I probably replied something sulky like; “Yeah. I suppose. Whatever.”…

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“It Was Tempting to Give Up, But I Never Did. I Think Grit and Perseverance Are Two Important Keys to Being Successful… You Can’t Give Up.”: Greg Klassen Interview

Greg Klassen is the man who originally created the River Table, and subsequently a River Collection. Based in the Pacific Northwest of North America, Greg successfully sends his creations all over the world. The demand is such that he can, at times, have a two-year order backlog for his work. But it wasn’t always this way, as you’ll find out below.

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