The Makers Guide

End-grain walnut cutting board on a kitchen counter in Dubai.
Luca Dal Molin | March 23, 2026
Why End-Grain Cutting Boards Are Better for Your Knives

End-grain cutting boards are one of the most misunderstood upgrades in any serious kitchen. The way vertical wood fibres interact with a knife edge changes everything — from blade longevity to surface hygiene. Here is the science behind why construction method matters more than most cooks realise.

Woodworking instructor guiding a beginner student through a hands-on project at The Makers Society workshop in Dubai
James Verne | March 19, 2026
Why Woodworking Project Workshops Are the Fastest Way to Build Real Skill

Woodworking project workshops offer the fastest, most direct route to genuine craftsmanship — because building something real teaches skills that no amount of theory can replicate. At The Makers Society in Dubai, every beginner woodworking project uses premium solid timber and professional-grade hand tools, guided by expert instruction from start...

A woodworker at The Makers Society workshop laying out dovetails on a piece of wood
Luca Dal Molin | March 17, 2026
Why Hand Tools and Joinery Classes Are the Foundation of True Craftsmanship

Learning woodworking with hand tools and traditional joinery is not a step backward — it is the clearest path toward genuine craftsmanship. Our hand tools and joinery classes at The Makers Society cover dovetails, housing joints, and the precise chisel work that defines fine furniture making. For makers who value...

Woodworker inspecting a handmade walnut dovetail box at a workshop bench in Dubai
Luca Dal Molin | March 15, 2026
10 Essential Woodworking Tips That Will Transform Your Time in the Workshop

From selecting the right tools and timber to mastering cutting techniques and blade maintenance, these ten essential woodworking tips will sharpen your process and elevate every project you build.

A full woodworking class in session at The Makers Society workshop in Dubai, with students working at benches
Luca Dal Molin | March 13, 2026
A Guide for Aspiring Makers in Dubai and the UAE

In a city as fast-paced as Dubai, working with your hands offers something screens never can. Here are five reasons woodworking could be your next life-changing hobby, and where to begin.

Hand plane, rasp, chisel and hardwood block arranged on a woodworking bench
Luca Dal Molin | March 11, 2026
How to Prepare Wood Surfaces for Perfect Joinery and Finishes

Surface preparation tools determine the clarity of your joinery and the quality of your finish. Learn how to move from shaping and planing to scraping and sanding with precision and control. Master the progression and your finish will reflect true craftsmanship.