HEIRLOOM QUALITY WOODWORKING ~ PLANETA WOODWORKING
MADE IN DURHAM, CT SINCE 2018

Choosing the best hardwood for your custom furniture will serve a critical purpose later. As an essential element in your home, you need to pick apart the best material that will be functional and beautiful. Hardwood furniture has been a classic in homes for centuries. Even with the arrival and...

Woodworking is a timeless craft that has been around for centuries. However, the woodworking community in Connecticut is fascinating and dynamic due to the rich history and contemporary talent of the state’s woodworkers. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the history of woodworking in Connecticut, the contemporary scene, local artisans,...

Choosing the right woodworking project can be daunting, especially if you need help determining what you’re looking for. With so many options available, it can take time to figure out where to start. To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of the most important factors to consider...

A Global Pandemic v. Woodworking (hint: they don’t go together well…) The COVID Pandemic has definitely been rough for a lot of small business, forcing them to shut their doors, layoff employees, or just go out of business completely. With the lack of jobs (due to layoffs), it has already...

Hello, and welcome to the official Planeta Woodworking website! I have created this website to promote Planeta Woodworking, and the products we make. You can purchase most products right in our store tab, and many will be added as time goes on. I started this small business as making a...

You might wonder: How does the wood on my cutting board look “wet” all the time, though it feels dry? This is mainly because of the finishing process. Generally, when a cutting board is finished, it is sanded to 120 grit sandpaper, then it’s sprayed with water to raise the...

Starting back in early October, we added the ability to make custom engraved signs, cutting boards, or other products with custom text/symbols. We did this in an effort to expand what we do here at Planeta Woodworking. Aside from standard cutting boards, we decided custom work is something people look...

Believe it or not there are actually 3 different types of cutting boards. The End Grain, Edge Grain and Face Grain Boards all represent different types.   Picture: Starting From the top left: Face Grain, End Grain, Edge Grain. Purposes: All cutting boards have the same use. TO CUT THINGS!...