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Cabinet and refacing tips, tools I actually use, and notes from the shop.
Refacing · Nov 2, 2026How to Fill and Sand Cabinet Damage With J-B Weld Body Filler Before a Reface
Dings, gouges, and old hardware holes in your face frames have to go before a reface. Here's how I fill and sand damage with J-B Weld Body Filler: build it up, block-sand it flat, go easy on the hardener, and ventilate.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 31, 2026The Lid Stay I Use on Toy Boxes and Hampers: RUYUFE 105° Soft-Close Review
My favorite lid support for toy boxes, laundry hampers, and other top-loading pieces. It holds the lid open at 105° and has held up tops as big as 4 ft x 14".
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 27, 2026Spaceballs and Door Bumpers: Don't Suffocate Your Cabinets
Why cabinet doors crack and cabinets feel sealed shut: panels that can't float and doors that close with no air gap. How Spaceballs and clear door bumpers fix both.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 22, 2026LIONMAX 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws Review: The 1,000-Pack I Keep on My Bench
Why the LIONMAX 1-1/4" pocket hole screws are my go-to: cheap, strong, great in pine, poplar, and plywood, and sold 1,000 to a jar for much less than Kreg.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 22, 2026Nose Filters for the Woodshop: Why I Stopped Wearing a Mask All Day
Why I use disposable nose filters in my shop instead of wearing a mask all day: comfortable, easy to forget, and pretty good at blocking paint and larger dust. Plus what they don't do.
Refacing · Oct 19, 2026New Drawer Boxes vs. Keeping Your Old Ones: What to Know Before a Cabinet Reface
Refacing your kitchen? Here's how to decide whether to keep your existing drawer boxes or replace them, and what new boxes get you: a little more width, soft-close slides, and a clean new look inside.
Refacing · Oct 15, 2026Undermount vs Side-Mount Drawer Slides: Pros, Cons, and Quality Levels
Side-mount or undermount? Here's how the two kinds of drawer slides compare, the three quality levels from ball-bearing side-mount to luxury soft-close undermount, and why side-mounts make your drawer box 3/8" narrower.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 13, 2026Build Around the Box: How I Design Furniture to Ship Without Damage
After shipping over 2,000 pieces to 17 countries, I learned to pick the box first and build around it. Here's my 4-step process and the dog feeder redesign that cut my shipping costs 18%.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 11, 2026How to Heat and Insulate Your Woodshop for Winter: Convection vs. Infrared
Convection or infrared? After four winters in my shop, here's what works in a sealed shop, why an unsealed shop needs infrared, my actual heater setup and costs, a spray foam test, and safety basics.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 9, 2026HVLP Spraying for Beginners: Setting Up and Using the TCP Global HVLP Kit
How I set up, thin, spray, and clean the TCP Global HVLP kit for a smooth, self-leveling finish on cabinets and furniture, with my drip test for thinning and two videos from my shop.
Refacing · Oct 8, 2026How to Refinish Your Cabinet Boxes Before Refacing: A Homeowner's Prep Guide
Planning to reface your kitchen? Here's how to clean, repair, prime, and paint your cabinet boxes and face frames so they're ready for new doors and drawer fronts, and when it's time to call a pro.
Woodworking/Shop · Oct 6, 2026The Sanding Discs I Actually Recommend: Aiyard 5" Hook and Loop Review
I've tried sandpaper at every price point. These Aiyard 5" 8-hole hook and loop discs are the ones I'd share. I use 100 and 220 grit, and one disc sanded a whole row of cabinet bases.
News · Aug 24, 2025Exciting Growth at The Webb Ranch – What It Means for You
Hi everyone, I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news about The Webb Ranch. Over the past months, I’ve seen a significant increase in demand for my custom cabinetry, k…
Woodworking/Shop · Aug 23, 2025A Craftsman’s Approach to a Home Remodel
When most people hear the words home remodel , they think of quick fixes, surface-level upgrades, or what I like to call the “lipstick on a pig” approach. A little paint here, some…
News · Aug 23, 2025YouTube - Back On The Wagon
Hi everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to update you all on what’s been going on here at The Webb Ranch. First off — thank you for your continued support! This past year has b…
News · Aug 22, 2025Check Out Your Custom Toybox on Amazon!
Hey everyone! I’ve got some exciting news — my handcrafted toyboxes are now available on Amazon.com ! Even better, Amazon has a cool feature that lets you see exactly what your toy…
News · Aug 22, 2025Year Four - What a Journey
A Big Thank You from The Webb Ranch – Celebrating Growth and 2,000 Sales! As this year comes nears a close, I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has sup…