The Makers Guide

wood vs plastic cutting board side by side on kitchen counter
James Verne | March 29, 2026
Wood vs Plastic Cutting Board: Which Is Actually the Cleaner Choice?

The wood vs plastic cutting board debate has a science-backed answer — and it is not the one most people expect. Discover how hardwood's natural capillary action actively kills bacteria, why the dishwasher advantage of plastic is largely a myth, and what makes a premium hardwood board the superior choice...

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.

A complete set of essential dovetail joinery tools, including a Dozuki saw, marking knife, chisels, and gauges.
Luca Dal Molin | March 07, 2026
Essential Dovetail Joinery Tools for Cutting Clean Hand-Cut Dovetails

Master the fundamentals with the right dovetail joinery tools and learn how to cut clean, precise hand-cut dovetails. From marking knives to Japanese saws, discover how each tool contributes to accuracy and fit. 

A selection of woodworking mallets and hammers displayed neatly on a traditional oak workbench with chisels and a hand plane in a workshop.
Luca Dal Molin | March 05, 2026
How to Choose the Right Mallet or Hammer for Woodworking

Choosing the right woodworking hammers is about control, not force. From joiner’s mallets to brass woodworking hammers, each tool protects your chisels and improves precision. Upgrade your impact tools and safeguard the quality of your work.

Couple in a woodworking shop holding a small wood piece and smiling at each other near a workbench
Luca Dal Molin | March 01, 2026
Couple Gift Workshop Dubai: Why Making Together Beats Reservations

A couple gift workshop in Dubai turns gifting into a shared memory—hands-on, practical, and genuinely personal. Instead of another predictable reservation, couples learn new skills and leave with something handmade together.

Wide view of a woodworking workshop in Dubai with students working at benches.
Luca Dal Molin | February 27, 2026
The Gift of a New Skill: Why Woodworking Classes Dubai Are the Ultimate Present

Looking for a meaningful gift? Woodworking classes Dubai offer more than tools—they build confidence, creativity, and lifelong skill. Give an experience that transforms raw timber into lasting satisfaction.