I am David, and after helping my father with his utility wood projects when I was young, I have decided to get into woodworking. Since he has passed, I am stating from ground zero. However, all of my work life, I have been in the problem solving business. So I am glad to join and look forward in sharing knowledge with all.

We all have that one tool collecting dust — the “I might need it someday” special. Maybe it’s sentimental, or maybe it just looks too good to get rid of. 👉 This week’s challenge: Create a new post showing (or describing) the tool you hardly ever use but still keep in your shop, and tell us why it stays. How to participate: • Create a NEW POST (please don’t comment on this thread) • Share the tool and your reason for keeping it • A photo is welcome, but not required 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (for something you’ll actually use 😉) 📅 Winner announced on January 5! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon! Comments on this post are turned off — entries must be posted in the community to be counted. P.S. Bonus points if you comment on other members’ challenge posts as well!

Congratulations to @Bruce Early, winner of our “What’s Your Least Used Tool (But You Still Keep Around)?” challenge! 🏆 He’s taking home a $100 Sawinery Gift Card! Thank you to everyone who shared the tools collecting a bit of dust but still earning a permanent spot in the shop. Those stories were equal parts practical and nostalgic.

Most of us remember that project: the one that made you step back and think, “Yeah… I built that.” 👉 This week’s challenge: Create a new post in the community showing (or describing) the first project you built that truly made you proud, and tell us what made it special. How to participate: • Create a NEW POST (please don’t comment on this thread) • Share the project and why it mattered to you • Photos are welcome, but not required 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card 📣 Winner announced: December 29 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now) Comments on this post are turned off — entries must be posted in the community to be counted. P.S. Bonus points if you comment on other members’ challenge posts as well!

Congratulations to @Don Halligan, winner of our “What’s the First Thing You Built That Made You Proud?” challenge! 🏆 He’s taking home a $100 Sawinery Gift Card! Thank you to everyone who shared those early projects and proud moments. It was great seeing the builds that sparked confidence and kept you coming back to the shop. 👉 The next challenge is already live. Be the next winner of a $100 Sawinery gift card!