In the spirit of National Woodworking Month, here’s a little challenge for you… Can you identify this wood just by the grain? 👀 Drop your best guess in the comments!

What’s the most ideal router bit from the big box stores for flattening a end grain cutting board?

Some woods test your patience more than your tools. Tear-out, splinters, dull blades — the works. Which wood gave you the biggest headache, and why? If you survived, tell us how you lived to tell the tale. 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (because you earned it after that battle) 📅 Winner announced on December 15! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon!

What kind of router bit do you recommend for making box joint? Upcut? Downcut? Compression bit? I’m using a portable router table.

Hi All at Sawnery, how can I get better at dovetails? What angle to use?Which is best for beginners? Can anyone help. All help greatly appreciated. Thank you in anticipation and advance. Ian