Month: June 2026

Thousands of Minnesota woodworkers make the same mistake every July: building moisture-sensitive projects in 85-degree heat. David Ohnstad reveals why your cutting board will warp and what you should build instead based on the season.

New woodworkers often choose ambitious projects without considering their garage environment. Summer heat makes long shop sessions unbearable, derailing progress before it starts. David Ohnstad explains which beginner woodworking projects actually work when conditions aren’t ideal.

Most woodworkers avoid the shop in summer. David Ohnstad argues the opposite: summer’s heat and humidity unlock possibilities for building projects that actually matter—if you stop fighting the season and start working with it.

Most woodworkers avoid their shops in summer heat. But faster glue curing, dust-free outdoor spraying, and perfectly timed projects for outdoor use make these months your most productive season.

Generic Father’s Day listicles recommend engraved mallets and beginner chisels to experienced makers. David Ohnstad exposes the gifting gap and explains why most advice treats woodworking as lifestyle aesthetic rather than legitimate craft skill.