Mark Ellis WoodworkingAbout Mark Ellis Woodworking
What this site is
Mark Ellis Woodworking is a small, independent site for hobby woodworkers, especially beginners working in a garage, shed or small shop. The goal is simple: help you get from "I'd like to build that" to a finished project with a clear plan, a sensible tool list and safe habits.
Here you'll find plain-language reviews of woodworking plan resources, beginner project breakdowns, and practical checklists. I cover paid products and free resources, and I'll tell you when a free option is the better choice.
Editorial approach
- Honest about sources. When a review relies on a vendor's sales materials or public sample plans, I say so. I don't claim to have built or tested things I haven't.
- Claims are attributed. Features, numbers and promises from a product's seller are presented as the seller's claims, not as my findings.
- No fake reviews. I don't publish invented testimonials, ratings or statistics.
- Pros and cons, always. Every review includes who a product suits and who should skip it.
- Safety first. Project content includes basic safety guidance, and you should always follow your tool manufacturer's instructions.
- Kept up to date. Reviews show an "updated" date. Prices and offers change, so always check the current details on the seller's site.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links, including links to products sold through ClickBank. If you buy through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions help keep the site running. They don't decide what I recommend, and I'm not employed by or acting on behalf of any vendor. This site is not run by Ted's Woodworking or ClickBank.
Results from any plans or guides depend on your own skill, tools, materials and effort, and they are not guaranteed.
Who's behind it
Mark Ellis is the pen name used for this site's editorial content. Mark Ellis Woodworking is based in Canada.
Get in touch
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