Month: July 2026

The woodworking internet preaches that bombproof joinery like mortise-and-tenon and through-dovetails are always superior. But this hierarchy ignores a crucial truth: the right joint depends on your application, not just raw strength.

Woodworking internet culture pushes dovetails and mortise-and-tenons as universal solutions. But experienced builders know a dado joint cut in seconds often outperforms techniques taking forty minutes. Learn when to break the rules.

The advice to buy expensive tools first stops more people from woodworking than it helps. David Ohnstad breaks down why starting with affordable gear—and upgrading as you grow—builds better makers and keeps you actually making.

Most woodworking experts say invest in quality tools once. But David Ohnstad challenges that—revealing why budget tools from Harbor Freight might be your smartest first move, not your worst decision.