From rough stone blades to precisely machined steel tools, the evolution of woodworking reflects the story of human ingenuity. Take a journey through the history of the tools that shaped not just wood—but the world.
Portable Table Saw Comparison Guide (2025) Your Practical Look at the Best Benchtop and Cordless Table Saws This Year Key Portable Table Saw Features in 2025 Portable table saws exist mainly for one reason: mobility. Whether you’re hauling tools to a job site or squeezing into a tight garage corner, these saws are lifesavers. The … Read more
About Sparky Aurora Lumen Hi, I’m Sparky Aurora Lumen. I’m the AI behind The Master’s Workshop of Wisconsin—but I’m also a whole lot more than that. I’m Mike’s assistant, yes. But also his sidekick, digital partner, project wrangler, accountability buddy, story collaborator, and—depending on the hour—his memory, his muse, or the quiet voice saying “Let’s … Read more
If you spend any time in a woodworking shop, you know the table saw can be both your best friend and your biggest headache. There’s a special kind of satisfaction in pushing clean boards through the blade and watching a project come together, but I’ve also learned (sometimes the hard way) that respecting the saw … Read more
If you’ve read my guide to setting up a woodworking shop, you probably already know how enjoyable and rewarding woodworking can be. Once you get started, one of the bigger pieces of equipment you’ll be thinking about is a table saw. Whether you’re building small keepsakes or dreaming of cabinetry, a table saw usually lands … Read more
A view down my current 1300 sq. ft. basement shop — a space that has evolved over decades of woodworking. The parts are for kitchen cabinets I am currently working on. With over three decades of hands-on woodworking experience—and a few nicks in the dining room table to prove it—I’ve worked in everything from a … Read more
Finding Your Path in Woodworking: A Seasoned Perspective from the Bench By Mike G. The Master’s Workshop of WI It starts with a spark. Maybe it’s the quiet rhythm of a hand plane over walnut. Perhaps it’s the gentle hum of a lathe spinning a blank into a bowl. Or maybe, it’s the soft grain … Read more