Alex Woodworks

10K subscribers

I help woodworkers get cleaner results by fixing common mistakes and improving precision. This channel focuses on practical woodworking — real tools, real builds, and real problem-solving. I break down why things go wrong and how to fix them using proven techniques for joinery, flattening, alignment, and layout. You’ll find step-by-step projects, shop-made jigs, and workflow improvements designed to help you work more accurately and confidently — whether you’re building furniture, shop fixtures, or tackling your next woodworking challenge. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just clear explanations and methods that actually work.

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6 Old-Time Carpenter Tricks You’ll Actually Use

Alex Woodworks · 20K views · 7 months ago

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5 Old-Time Woodworking Tricks You’ll Actually Use

Alex Woodworks · 3M views · 8 months ago

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The Geometry Trick Every Woodworker Should Know

Alex Woodworks · 28K views · 6 months ago

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This Viral Woodworking Trick Is WRONG

Alex Woodworks · 4.7K views · 7 months ago

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10 Wood Glues Tested Until They Broke

Alex Woodworks · 197K views · 1 month ago

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Why Your Cuts Aren’t Straight (And How to Fix Them)

Alex Woodworks · 775 views · 8 months ago

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This Old IKEA Bed Had to Go. Here's What Replaced It

Alex Woodworks · 373 views · 2 days ago

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I Tried Making Wooden Dowels (DIY)… Then Checked Amazon

Alex Woodworks · 3.1K views · 11 months ago

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11 Old-Time Woodworking Tricks That Actually Work

Alex Woodworks · 16K views · 7 months ago

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5 Woodworking Tricks That Will Change How You Work

Alex Woodworks · 3.3K views · 3 months ago

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8 Old-Time Woodworking Tricks You'll Actually Use

Alex Woodworks · 4.7K views · 2 months ago

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A New Way to Get Perfect Board Joints (No Power Tools)

Alex Woodworks · 46K views · 8 months ago

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This Simple Jig Makes Perfect Hand Saw Cuts Every Time

Alex Woodworks · 2.5K views · 3 months ago

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I Turned a 2x4 Into a Bow That Actually Shoots

Alex Woodworks · 285 views · 3 months ago

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9 Tricks Only Old Carpenters Know

Alex Woodworks · 46K views · 6 months ago

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Which Plug Cutter Actually Works (Straight vs Tapered)

Alex Woodworks · 12K views · 9 months ago

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How to build a Modern Coffee Table in a garage

Alex Woodworks · 1K views · 9 months ago

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CNC Mistake That Snaps Bits – Plate Cutting Gone Wrong

Alex Woodworks · 847 views · 10 months ago

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Saker Honing Guide — I Wasn't Expecting This

Alex Woodworks · 2.5K views · 5 months ago

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