This was my first attempt to build “nice” furniture suitable for a living room. My daughter asked me to make her a pair of nested end tables. All I had for a design was a picture she downloaded off of the internet. I wanted to use some oak I had on hand that was rough cut at 1” thick and 8” wide. I milled it to about 3/4” thick and 7” wide. Then I doubled it up to get the desired thickness and joined 3 boards abreast to get the dimensions I needed. As a result each side and top consisted of 6 boards. I cut a mitered butt joint to bring all the pieces together. X 4. I finished with a stain and polyurethane to protect the wood from her young children. The result were 2 beautiful sets of nested end tables.

Every woodworker has that one habit in the shop that’s tough to shake. Maybe you skip dust collection, leave tools out a little too long, or put off sharpening until it’s absolutely necessary. What’s the habit you’re trying to break (or have already kicked)? Share it in the comments! No judgment here, just honest shop talk from folks who get it! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (for treating yourself after breaking that habit 💪) 📅 Winner announced on November 17! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon!

Every woodworker started somewhere — and for most beginners, there’s that one tool that makes everything click. Maybe it’s a good set of chisels that taught you precision, a sturdy workbench that changed your workflow, or a random orbital sander that made finishing feel effortless. What’s the one tool you think every beginner should have in their shop? Tell us in the comments (and feel free to share why it’s a must-have)! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (perfect for picking up your next favorite tool 😉) 📅 Winner announced on October 27!

Woodworking is rewarding, but safety is always part of the craft. Everyone has that one habit or rule that helps them stay safe — or one they know they should follow. We’d love to build a collection of those hard-won insights. Share the safety tip you live by (or the one you wish you always remembered) in the comments below! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (aka guilt-free tool money 😉) 📅 Winner announced on October 6!

Every woodworker has that one tool they reach for again and again. Maybe it’s the one that makes the job easier, maybe it’s the one that just feels right in your hands. Share your favorite tool to use — and why — in the comments below! Whether it’s a trusty hand plane, a sharp chisel, or even a pencil that never seems to get lost, we want to hear it. 💳 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (aka guilt-free tool money 😉) 📅 Winner announced on September 5!