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Build a portable folding seat for the park, pool, or beach.
Enjoy nature’s bounty in a comfy outdoor chair that loves you back with its comfortable, polyester sling and cushioned headrest.

Get the free plans here https://bit.ly/4c03VVs

The jointer is one of those “heaven or headache” tools. When it’s working properly, it makes quick, sweet work of straightening and flattening boards. However, a poorly-tuned jointer can cause no end of frustration, yielding crooked edges, weirdly tapered pieces, and washboard surfaces.

Though a relatively simple tool, the jointer requires an exacting setup. Learn how to tune-up a jointer here https://bit.ly/4fji6Yv

Using a spokeshave requires concentration, especially if you’re new to it. Because the handles are so long, beginners have a tendency to grab them out at their ends. However, this type of grip will not allow your wrists to control the cut. Instead, place your thumbs and forefingers as close to the blade as possible, with the handles simply serving as a resting place for the remainder of your fingers.

Spokeshaves can be pushed or pulled. It’s a good idea to master both techniques so you don’t have to reposition yourself or your work frequently.
Learn more here https://bit.ly/3LsYnbu

There are times when you just want a simple unobtrusive look and feel to your hardware. An inset, or flush, pull can solve all these problems and give a unique look to your project.

Learn how to make four clever inset pulls here https://bit.ly/3Sa0SDk

Although not "true rosewoods," rosewood substitutes are reasonable stand-ins for the real thing. Bolivian, morado, and pau ferro, all look like Brazilian, but do not have quite the same acoustic qualities.

Curapay, aka Patagonian rosewood, is a dense, durable Argentinian wood. Curapay, is often used for high-end flooring in the United States, is less expensive than true rosewood.

Bubinga and its close relative, Guibourtia coleosperma, are sometimes referred to as “African rosewood.” These woods have an attractive salmon pink color with a tight grain that can be wavy or straight.

Learn more about all of the Rosewoods here https://bit.ly/3WorXVv

🥳 Woodcraft San Carlos is turning 20 in 2024 🎉 Setting up was intense, moving inventory in was fun, and we can't believe it was 20 years ago!

How many clamps does a woodworker really need? (There is a correct answer)

Make you own fancy chopsticks.
The only thing that beats sitting down with friends to a tasty spread of Asian food is showing off your utensil-making skills. Learn how to make four pairs of showy chopsticks and complementary rests that will surely start the dinner conversation here https://bit.ly/3zKNleY

Dress your outdoor woodwork for success When it rains, it pours. So you put on a raincoat—or go inside. And when the snows come, you bundle up. Sunny? A pair of sunglasses and maybe some SPF lotion. But your outdoor furniture and other woodwork don’t have such luxuries. Those pieces rely on you to store them inside or undercover, and when that’s not practical, to apply and maintain a protective finish.

While no product will completely protect your projects from the rain, snow, and sun, choosing the right finish and applying it the right way is a critical opening gambit in the uphill battle of keeping your woodwork lasting long and looking beautiful.

Learn how to protect your outdoor woodworking projects here https://bit.ly/3S8UIDi

No. 4, a smoothing plane, takes the thinnest shavings for an exceptional finish to your woodworking. Slightly longer than a block plane, the tote makes it more comfortable for extended use. Used skillfully, it can be the final step before finishing. It also makes an excellent general-purpose plane or first plane for your collection.

Something fun about me when I’m not at Woodcraft. And many of you know this. I’m a huge fan of bicycle touring.

A week ago I left for Montana with two buddies to ride a section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, unsupported! (Ie. camping along the way) We are riding from the Canadian border at Roosville to Jackson, WY. About 850 miles that will take about 20 days. This is my 15th long distance tour.

I’ll post a few pictures here and will give you all the details at the counter when I get back to San Carlos on July 30th.

Follow along!!

Pic below is us at the Whitefish Bike Retreat getting ready to leave. Day 1!!

Free Demo tomorrow at 1pm! Stop in to learn more about Outdoor Finishes!

Curly figure is one of wood’s most familiar anomalies. Resulting from tightly undulating grain, this figure can fool the eye into perceiving a rippled, three-dimensional surface that begs to be touched for verification.

Predicting that figure lies beneath the bark of a certain tree would seem next to impossible. But in some cases, fantastic figure, such as wavy or curly grain can be spotted by a trained sawyer or buyer of figured woods.

Learn more about figured woods (or just loot at the pictures) here https://bit.ly/3zLVsbe

About the only thing consistent with canarywood is the inconsistency of its coloration, which can range from a tawny yellow to a rich reddish brown, often across the same board.

You don’t have to see a lot of canarywood to know where it got its name. The brightly streaked yellowish/orangeish/reddish /brownish heartwood is reminiscent of many Springtime birds. And like birds whose feathers lose those bright colors in the fall, canarywood tends to darken to a rich, reddish-brown as the wood ages.

Learn more about Canarywood here https://bit.ly/4bFM1Y1

What's the oldest tool you have in your shop?

Do you have a CNC? What's the largest project you've done with it? And if you're interested in learning CNC, we have classes regularly to help you dive into this world of automation!

Sidewalk sale starts now! Stop in for 15% Storewide and even more savings on clearence items! (Standard exclusions apply)

This weekend, 15% off Storewide! Also, our yearly clearence event, stop in for some amazing deals!

Celebrate SawStops 20th anniversary with up to $500 off! We have saws in stock now, come and get one today!

Yinz need mahogany? This just arrived, and it won't last long! Genuine mahogany at $8.59/bdft, normally selling for $16/bdft! While supplies last!

Have you seen our staff picked Bandsaw accessories? We have the products and expertise to help you get great results from your Bandsaw!

White oak and Sapele are great choices for outdoor lumber. Both in stock now, ready to be turned into your next outdoor project!

The choice of wood you make for outdoor projects can mean years of enjoyment or potential disappointment. Fortunately, there are several species in North America very suitable for outdoor projects. Finding the right wood depends on the woodworker’s location and pocketbook.

Regardless of the wood you choose, there are a few points to consider if you want to eliminate or slow decay.

Apply several coats of finish to the end grain of the wood before assembling the project. The end grain is more susceptible to moisture absorption and will check and split long before the other parts of the wood. If this is not possible, apply several extra coats of finish on all exposed end grain after assembly.

Keep your project out of direct sunlight and weather. This dramatically reduces maintenance. For instance, an Adirondack chair located under a covered porch might need only a coat of finish every two years. But if the chair is exposed to the elements, it needs two coats a year to keep it looking new.

Don’t bury bare wood in the ground (i.e., fence posts). Instead, build a concrete foundation and paint the buried part in heavy roof tar or creosote. Concrete traps moisture around wood much longer because it cannot drain naturally.

Keep water and snow away from your project. Don’t let a chair sit in a puddle of water or let snow lay on play equipment.

Learn more about outdoor projects here https://bit.ly/4b6A79u

CutOffs are here! These won't last long!

Looking for Kids projects? We have kits that are fun for all ages!

Last chance for 10% off Laguna woodworking tools.
Sale ends today.

Free doorbuster today! First 15 father's get this Montana Bitset free with purchase. Happy father's day! (a $65 value)