Woodworking Inspiration: Best Articles on Projects, Skills & Shop Tips
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This woodworking inspiration list was updated on 07/18/26.
Woodworking Projects
How to Hand Carve an Ergonomic Wooden Spoon: Complete Beginner’s Guide DIY project
How to Carve a Hand-Carved Coffee Scoop from Exotic Woods How-to for insomniacs with classy kitchens
Project: Les Paul Standard Custom Guitar Build How-to; a carpenter’s deep dive into luthier territory
My 1948 Delta 14” bandsaw, before refurbishing. Yes, my shop is cluttered, but it’s organized in my head. This ain’t sponsered TV…
Tool Reviews
BeaverCraft Wood Carving Knife Review Product review of a basic set of whittling tools
Rockler Bow Tie Inlay System Review Product review; a strong, attractive method for joining naturally distressed and/or exotic lumber
Rockler Sign Making Template Kit Review Product review; make signs in classic Park Service font with your plunge router
My Les Paul-ish Custom Guitar Build was a lot of fun. I learned that luthier work takes precision to a whole new level of accuracy. You don’t want those Parson Street Humbuckers to sound like crap.
Woodworking Tips and Techniques
How to Sharpen Knives to a Razor’s Edge Tool maintenance; using the Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite Knife Sharpener
Woodworking deal of the week — Rockler Work Bench Cookies. Mine look a bit shopworn.