Rex Krueger
Published 29 Oct 2026
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Rex Krueger demonstrates how to construct an affordable face vise for a workbench using readily available materials like black iron pipe and basic hardware. This project aims to offer woodworkers a functional alternative to expensive cast-iron options, with design considerations provided for achieving smooth, reliable operation through custom tracking.
October 30, 2026
I Built a REAL Woodworking Vise for Almost Nothing
October 16, 2026
How Does THIS Become a Chair?
Rex Krueger
Published 15 Oct 2026AI-generated video summary
Rex Krueger demonstrates the intricate assembly and finishing techniques required to build a traditional stick chair. This guide covers essential joinery preparation, strategic glue application, and the creation of a durable, natural finish, highlighting the meticulous process of transforming raw wooden components into a functional piece of furniture.
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September 17, 2026
Is This Table Really 200 Years Old? (Furniture Forensics)
Rex Krueger
Published 16 Sep 2026[AI summary: Rex Krueger investigates a vintage drop-leaf gate leg table to determine whether it was handmade or factory-built. By examining specific construction techniques, joinery, and material choices, Rex deciphers the history of this piece and explains how such multi-purpose furniture served past households.]
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August 10, 2026
The Strangest Hammer Ever Patented (1924)
Rex Krueger
Published 1 Apr 2026This video includes a short clip that appears to be widely reposted on Instagram. I was unable to determine the original creator after reasonable searching. If you are the original creator, please contact me for attribution.
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July 17, 2026
Why Did the Best Woodworking Vise Disappear?
Rex Krueger
Published 16 Jul 2026AI-generated video summary: Rex Krueger investigates the historical evolution of woodworking vises, comparing modern metal clamps with traditional wooden designs inspired by an 1812 manual. By constructing a classic English face vise, the process examines how economic pressures and shifts in manufacturing trades influenced the tools favored by woodworkers across several centuries.
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July 3, 2026
Was this workbench a huge mistake?
Rex Krueger
Published 1 Jul 2026Get the plans!
The Big Nick: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/p/big-nick-bench
The English Joiner’s Bench: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/p/joiners-bench-bundle-everything-about-the-bench
The Minimum Timber Bench: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/p/minimum-timber-bench
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May 14, 2026
The Humble Wood that Built Great Furniture
Rex Krueger
Published 13 May 2026
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April 30, 2026
Where did Dovetails come from?
Rex Krueger
Published 29 Apr 2026All my plans!: https://www.rexkrueger.com/
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April 17, 2026
This is how drawers worked before screws
Rex Krueger
Published 16 Apr 2026The book I mentioned (affiliate): https://amzn.to/4mC2TWT
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March 19, 2026
The Two-Handed Chisel Technique You Should Learn
Rex Krueger
Published 18 Mar 2026All my plans!: https://www.rexkrueger.com/
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March 5, 2026
You Use This Every Day – Why This Shape?
Rex Krueger
Published 4 Mar 2026https://workingwoodenplanes.com/
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February 19, 2026
You can build a chair (Seriously)
Rex Krueger and Lost Art Press
Published 18 Feb 2026Patrons saw this video early: / rexkrueger
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January 29, 2026
This is how woodworkers carried their entire shop (for centuries)
Rex Krueger
Published 28 Jan 2026Patrons saw this video early: / rexkrueger
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January 6, 2026
Woodworking was WORK. What happened?
Rex Krueger
Published 5 Jan 2026Patrons saw this video early: / rexkrueger
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December 12, 2025
If You Want to Start Woodworking — Build This First
Rex Krueger
Published 10 Dec 2025Join the Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/g3rkmv
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