Woodworking Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best HVLP Spray Guns for Finishing - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best HVLP Spray Guns for Finishing in January 2026 (Tested)

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I spent three months testing spray guns in my shop, spraying everything from kitchen cabinets to heirloom furniture pieces. I’ve made every mistake in the book orange peel texture, runs,…

Best Polyurethane Finishes: 8 Top-Rated Products for Wood Protection - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Polyurethane Finishes in January 2026 (Tested)

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After 15 years of refinishing furniture and completing countless wood finishing projects, I’ve learned that choosing the right polyurethane finish makes or breaks the final result. A poor choice leads…

Best Lacquer Sprays for Woodworking [cy]: Expert Reviews & Comparisons - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Lacquer Sprays for Woodworking in January 2026 (Tested)

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After spending three months testing ten different lacquer sprays on everything from guitar bodies to kitchen cabinets, I’ve learned that not all spray cans are created equal. Some deliver glass-smooth…

8 Best Drum Sanders for Large Panels (2025) Expert Reviews - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Drum Sanders for Large Panels (January 2026) Expert Reviews

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Sanding a 36-inch wide table top by hand will ruin your weekend. I learned this the hard way after spending eight hours with a random orbital sander on a glued-up…

Best Pocket Hole Jigs for Easy Assembly - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Pocket Hole Jigs for Easy Assembly (January 2026) Tested

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Building furniture and wood projects shouldn’t require years of practice learning complex joinery techniques. A pocket hole jig is a specialized woodworking tool that guides a drill bit at a…

Best Woodworking Clamps for Every Project - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Woodworking Clamps for Every Project (January 2026)

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I’ve spent the last 15 years building furniture and cabinets, and if there’s one tool I’ve learned to never compromise on, it’s clamps. Early in my woodworking journey, I tried…

Best Bar Clamps for Glue-Ups: 10 Expert-Reviewed Clamps for Woodworking - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Bar Clamps for Glue-Ups (January 2026) Complete Guide

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After spending 15 years woodworking and watching countless glue-ups fail from inadequate clamping pressure, I’ve learned that the right bar clamps make the difference between flat panels and warped disasters.…

Best Workbenches for Woodworking [cy]: Expert Reviews & Guide - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Workbenches for Woodworking (January 2026) Expert Guide

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After spending six months testing workbenches in my garage workshop, interviewing local woodworkers, and analyzing over 45,000 customer reviews, I’ve discovered that the WORX Pegasus is the best workbench for…

Best Shop Vacuums for Woodworking [cy]: Expert Reviews & Buying Guide - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Shop Vacuums for Woodworking (January 2026) Buying Guide

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Wood dust is one of the most dangerous hazards in any workshop. Studies show that 88% of woodworking dust particles are smaller than one micron, small enough to penetrate deep…

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