You don’t need a lot of clamps to assemble most woodworking projects. You need an intelligent MIX of clamps. Nick explains how to achieve a capable and versatile mix without going overboard. (Like he has. Just look at that clamp caddy!) Fair warning; this clamping information was requested by and is aimed at viewers who are new to woodworking. Those of you with experience may find it fairly basic. But nonetheless there are are some good clamping tips and jigs, if you feel like taking a peek. Nic

In this speeded up time-lapse video, Nick shows how to make a deer with just a few quick cuts on a band saw. It’s a handy technique called “compound cutting” and it can be used to make all sorts of three-dimensional shapes. These particular reindeer are sized so you can cut them from scraps of 2x4s. Or, glue up blocks from different species of scrapwood. You can get the plans and full-size patterns for these reindeer from the Workshop Companion General Store Check out our YouTube -- https://www.

A simple technique opens up a world of possibilities for creating figured and patterned bowls. Nick demonstrates a simple jig that slices a board into rings, then glues those rings together to make turning stock for a bowl. This not only saves time and wood, it allows you to create remarkable, eye-catching lathe turnings from scraps. The plans for the jigs and fixtures used in this video are available from the Workshop Companion Store at https://workshopcompanionstore.com/products/bowls-from-boa