The Makers Guide

Wood movement explained on a wide solid timber workbench surface
Luca Dal Molin | May 04, 2026
Wood Movement Explained: Why Your Boards Warp and How to Work With It

Wood movement explained from the bench of a master furniture maker. Discover why boards warp, how seasonal humidity reshapes solid timber, and the joinery techniques that protect heirloom work. The principles are simpler than most makers think — but the difference they make is generational.

Japanese pull saw lying on a clean wooden workbench with fresh timber
James Verne | April 08, 2026
Japanese Pull Saw Beginners Guide: What to Look for and How to Use It

Japanese pull saws cut on the pull stroke — and for most beginners, that makes them easier to learn than a Western saw from day one. This guide covers the three key saw types, how to hold and start a cut correctly, and exactly what to look for when choosing...

TMS woodworking class Dubai students at benches working with hand tools
Luca Dal Molin | April 04, 2026
What You'll Actually Build in Your First TMS Woodworking Module

A woodworking class in Dubai and the question of what you'll actually make — this article answers it directly. From reading timber grain in the first thirty minutes to tapping in your final wooden peg, here is an honest account of what your first TMS module looks and feels like....

Adults at workbenches, woman chiselling in foreground, TMS logo visible
Luca Dal Molin | April 02, 2026
How to Learn Woodworking in Dubai: The Complete Guide to The Makers Society's Modular Course

Most people who want to learn woodworking don't lack ability — they lack structure. The Makers Society's woodworking course in Dubai is a seven-module, mentored pathway that takes you from your first hand plane stroke to a completed portfolio build, on a schedule that fits around real life. Here is...

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...

How Japanese Wooden Nails Create Stronger, Metal-Free Joints
Luca Dal Molin | March 09, 2026
How Japanese Wooden Nails Create Stronger, Metal-Free Joints

Japanese wooden nails create stronger, metal-free joinery by expanding within the joint to lock timber permanently. Discover how these precision-milled Kakuri fasteners outperform metal screws in strength, aesthetics, and sustainability—ideal for craftsmen in Dubai and beyond.