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Most Comfortable Adirondack Chairs Ever Made | Woodcraft 101 Video by Eric Gorges
"Adirondack" chairs are a very popular design. The word...can be difficult to pronounce. Plus, the chairs can be either comfortable, or not! Eric demonstrates how to aim for the most comfortable Adirondack chairs in this project.

Building a Raised Garden Box | Woodcraft 101 Video by Eric Gorges
Late winter or spring is a popular time to look toward outdoor improvement projects, sprucing up your deck, patio, or yard. Eric shows us here how to build a raised garden box, going through the design, framing, building, and finishing of a very useful addition to your yard.

How to Build a Privacy Fence | Woodcraft 101 Video by Eric Gorges
Eric covers the planning, designing, and building of a privacy fence for his backyard deck, a very common project for this time of year! It can not only be for privacy, it can expand your outdoor storage as well.

Woodturning with a Skew| Woodcraft 101 Video by Eric Gorges
Eric visits Woodcraft of Chattanooga and learns about woodturning with a skew chisel, from master woodturner Wayne Loveless. They cover planning, cutting beads, and selecting the correct skew for your turning projects.

Steam Bending Wood | Woodcraft 101 Video by Eric Gorges
In this video Eric introduces us of steam bending wood in woodworking, and an acclaimed luthier, a maker of guitars or banjos, Bill Lester, who also happens to be an employee at our Nashville, Tennessee, store. Bill shows us how he steam bends wood for use in his handmade banjos.

The Scroll Saw Scribbler | A Craftsman's Legacy Video by Eric Gorges
Eric Gorges introduces us to intarsia—a beautiful form of woodworking. He interviews Justin Christensen, a.k.a. the "Scroll Saw Scribbler" and they review one of his cool scroll saw projects.

Two Dozen Table Saw Safety Tips
Table saws can be dangerous if not treated with respect. Follow these top safety tips to stay safe and make the most of your table saw!

How To Make a Basic Cutting Board Using a Kit
Our Cutting Board kits are a great, simple project for woodworkers of all skill levels. Novices can quickly put together a project that they can be proud of. Experts can really get creative and make beautiful on-of-a-kind gifts. This video takes you through the whole process of making a cutting board using one of our many cutting board kits.

Tackling Your First DIY Project
The hardest part of tackling a DIY project? Getting started! With the right preparation and process, anyone can confidently become a DIYer. Find your project, create your process and bring it to life!

Let's Talk About Router Tables
We talk about the different types of router tables, the different parts that make up a router table, and some tips to stay safe when using one.