After more than a century of combined experience working with woodworkers across the country, we’ve picked up a thing or two. Not just about machinery—though we know our way around a spindle moulder—but about the craft itself, the challenges you face, and the solutions that actually work in real shops.

That’s what this blog is really about: sharing what we’ve learned so you can avoid the mistakes we’ve seen (and sometimes made ourselves) over the decades.

What You’ll Find Here

Real-World Problem Solving: We’re not going to tell you the “textbook” way to do things. Instead, we’ll share the solutions we’ve seen work in actual shops—the workarounds, the clever fixtures, and the techniques that experienced woodworkers have developed over years of practice.

Equipment Insights That Matter: Yes, we sell machinery, but our goal here isn’t to convince you to buy anything. Instead, we want to help you get the most out of whatever equipment you’re already using. How do you maintain that old Unisaw to keep it running like new? What are the signs that your jointer knives need attention before they ruin your next project?

Shop Efficiency Tips: Over the years, we’ve seen shops that seem to flow effortlessly and others where every project feels like a struggle. We’ll share the layout principles, workflow ideas, and organizational strategies that make the difference.

Troubleshooting Guides: When that mysterious vibration shows up in your planer, or your dust collection system isn’t pulling the way it used to, where do you start? We’ll walk through the diagnostic process the way an experienced technician would.

Industry Insights: What trends are we seeing in woodworking? What new techniques are gaining traction? What traditional methods are making a comeback? We’ll share observations from our unique position of working with everyone from one-person custom shops to large-scale manufacturers.

The Value of Shared Knowledge

The woodworking community has always been built on the tradition of experienced craftspeople sharing knowledge with those still learning. Master cabinetmakers teaching apprentices, carpenters showing each other time-saving techniques, furniture makers passing down finishing secrets.

In today’s world, where many woodworkers are self-taught or work in small shops without access to that traditional knowledge transfer, sharing insights becomes even more important. YouTube videos and online forums are great, but sometimes you need perspective from people who’ve seen the same problem solved a dozen different ways across different types of shops.