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Shop tips, tricks, and tutorials from a professional furniture maker with 20 years of experience.

Nick Maraldo

Apr 10, 2021

Meet the Olivers

Just a quick clip of planing some long 5/4 oak on my 1975 Oliver 16" pattern makers jointer. 3 phase, 5hp direct drive. Followed by a few...

Nick Maraldo

Jan 30, 2021

Scraper Basics: Sharpening, Use, and Varieties

Nick Maraldo

Nov 18, 2018

Kaizen Foam for My Toolbox

This foam is easy to use, comes in many sizes and thicknesses, and really helps me keep my things in order around the shop.

Nick Maraldo

May 10, 2016

Table Saw Safety and Push Sticks

In a wood shop, the most important safety guard is a competent operator. Practice good habits and use the right tools to prevent injury.

Nick Maraldo

May 8, 2016

Powermatic PM-66 Outfeed Table

I made an outfeed table for my table saw. I should have done this years ago.

Nick Maraldo

Apr 3, 2016

Ultimate Router Table

With all the short-run millwork I do, I figured it was time I built myself a serviceable router table.

Nick Maraldo

Nov 16, 2013

Pine vs. Hardwood: A Guide for Beginners

Pine is cheap, easy, and available, but it's not the best choice when choosing wood for carving practice. Instead, try hardwoods.