Square-Knot Woodworks

Square-Knot Woodworks Passionate woodworker crafting unique, handmade pieces in my small Northern Minnesota shop.

The pursuit of the double dovetail. Finally, getting close to something usable. A few more runs, and I’ll be ready to st...
01/11/2026

The pursuit of the double dovetail. Finally, getting close to something usable. A few more runs, and I’ll be ready to start the next project!

Dovetail warm-ups on some cheap pine today in preparation for an upcoming project. ✅ Mistakes were made. ✅ Lessons were ...
01/08/2026

Dovetail warm-ups on some cheap pine today in preparation for an upcoming project.

✅ Mistakes were made.
✅ Lessons were learned.

I have several leftover rounds from a project. I have been using them to test stain colors, but I’m sure there are other...
01/05/2026

I have several leftover rounds from a project. I have been using them to test stain colors, but I’m sure there are other ways to put them to use. Any ideas?

The final outcome of a project doesn't always match your original vision. This project began as two plaid-patterned end ...
01/03/2026

The final outcome of a project doesn't always match your original vision. This project began as two plaid-patterned end grain cutting boards. We really liked the pattern and needed an end table, so I decided to change course and get creative. I built a walnut base using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, then repurposed one of the cutting boards as the tabletop, securing it with figure-8 fasteners to allow for natural wood movement.

Whether you run into a design hiccup or just get a burst of inspiration, being able to pivot from your original idea lets you turn unexpected moments into a creative win.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Here’s the completed project. A 21” x 14” serving tray made from walnut, andiroba and maple. The wife loves it, so that’...
12/30/2025

Here’s the completed project. A 21” x 14” serving tray made from walnut, andiroba and maple. The wife loves it, so that’s a win, right?

Too many clamps? 😁Don’t miss the big reveal! Tap follow and stay tuned to see the completed project.
12/28/2025

Too many clamps? 😁

Don’t miss the big reveal! Tap follow and stay tuned to see the completed project.

If you’re working on a tricky or custom woodworking project, making a prototype is a total game-changer. It lets you pla...
12/26/2025

If you’re working on a tricky or custom woodworking project, making a prototype is a total game-changer. It lets you play around with your ideas, catch any problems before you waste good wood, and just makes everything go smoother. You can test out different ways to build stuff without stressing about messing up, and if you’re making something for someone else, they get to see what it’ll look like before you go all in. In the end, it just makes your projects turn out way better. I typically create my prototypes on MDF because it's cheap and easy to work with. Here’s a prototype of a horse race board game that I'll have for sale on my site soon.

Let's see your prototypes!

Santa delivered handmade indoor mini co****le boards to the family for Christmas. I’ll have more of these available for ...
12/25/2025

Santa delivered handmade indoor mini co****le boards to the family for Christmas. I’ll have more of these available for sale soon!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄

My brother shared that he was interested in learning how to whittle wood. I decided to make him a chessboard in hopes th...
12/24/2025

My brother shared that he was interested in learning how to whittle wood. I decided to make him a chessboard in hopes that it would inspire him to pursue his interest. Stayed tuned to get a peek at the pieces he whittles!

Hard maple, walnut and African padauk edge grain cutting board with finger grooves.
12/21/2025

Hard maple, walnut and African padauk edge grain cutting board with finger grooves.

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