About Riverwood Works

Updated June 3, 2026

Riverwood Works is an independent collection of notes on hand-tool woodworking, written for people who are just starting out. It began as a set of personal reminders kept beside a small home workbench in Ontario, Canada, and grew into a tidy reference for the joints, sharpening steps, and first projects that come up again and again.

What this site is

The focus is narrow on purpose: hand tools, beginner fundamentals, and small projects that fit on a single bench. The writing aims to be plain and checkable rather than promotional. Where a precise figure is uncertain, the text stays general rather than inventing a number.

What this site is not

Nothing here is for sale, and there is no newsletter or membership. The articles are educational notes; they are not a substitute for tool manufacturer instructions or local safety guidance. Always follow the guidance supplied with your own tools.

Local context

The projects assume common North American lumber sizes and the kind of softwood offcuts easy to find at a Canadian hardware store. Humidity swings between a dry, heated winter and a humid summer are a real factor in Ontario, which is why several notes mention checking stock for movement before glue-up.

Contact

Questions and corrections can be sent to webmaster@riverwoodworks.pro, or through the form on the home page.