From the Workshop

Wood finishing recipes, tool reviews, and tips from the shop.

Finishing Feb 20, 2025

Learn how to make organic coconut oil and beeswax board butter to protect and nourish your cutting boards. No mineral oil — all natural ingredients.

Finishing Mar 8, 2024

A simple recipe for making your own tung oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax wood finish. Great for cutting boards, bowls, and wooden utensils.

Tools Jan 4, 2024

Real-world CFM measurements of the Harbor Freight 2HP dust collector with various upgrades including Oneida cyclone and HEPA filter retrofit.