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Is custom furniture worth the $$$$?? Short answer - Yes. Long answer - Yes, definitely. “Dayummm your stuff is expensive” is a phase I...

Over the years of running Common Wood we have had loads of ups and downs. I’ve had to lay off staff because we didn’t have enough work....

The saying goes “It takes a village”. Nothing is more true when it comes to running a woodworking busniess. Even if you work solo, being...

If you’re looking to protect and enhance your wood furniture, you’ve probably come across two popular options: hardwax oil and...

If you’re running a woodworking business or thinking about starting one, you’ve probably wondered what products are worth making. One...

From crafting custom furniture to building decorative items, woodworking allows you to transform raw materials into functional and...

I would never claim to be an expert when it comes to markets, far from it, but I’m going to let you know what I have learned along the...

The festive season is here, and for small businesses, it’s a mix of excitement and chaos. The Christmas rush brings loads of customers...

Start small. Don’t rush.  This is going to be a bit of a longer one. Starting a woodworking business takes dedication, creativity, and...

Ok. So. I make a lot of mistakes. One of the great things about woodworking is being able to fix these mistakes without anyone being able...