When it comes to sanding there is always that one tool that you turn to as a woodworker or hobbyists. For many woodworkers, it is either the belt or disc sander depending on the piece that requires sanding. Since both the disc and belt sanders will serve a different purpose or will be suitable for different […]
Continue readingEveryone starts somewhere. If you are new to woodworking and you are trying to find that perfect project, then take a closer look here. A simple but useful project will provide you with the feeling of accomplishment and easy gratification, which will help you to take on more challenging jobs. I put the following list of simple […]
Continue readingScrap wood isn’t totally a waste. There’s a lot that you can do with the scrap wood that you have lying around. In addition to building something helpful, you’ll also get to free up space in your shop or yard. If you have some scrap wood lying around and you are wondering what you can do […]
Continue readingAs a professional woodworker or hobbyist, you will have to deal with different types of projects. And as you may already know, not all will involve sanding straight edges and lines. When you need to sand something round, curvy or with some odd angles a disc or belt sander might not be helpful enough. What you […]
Continue readingWhen buying lumber for your projects, you can get anything from rough cuts to finely milled and ready to use pieces. But, most of the times the wood will be rough cut because the millers have no idea on what you intend to make. And so you need to resize the lumber to suit your needs […]
Continue readingThere are various power tools out there that will be great to have in the workshop. However, there are some that you can always be sure of getting in any serious DIYer’s workshop or garage. The table saw and miter saw are two of the most common power tools that many woodworkers and DIYers will rely […]
Continue readingThere is a lot to keep up with when it comes to power tools as new and more advanced tools are always coming into the market. However, the power drill is and will probably be the most popular power tool for many years to come. But, even the power drill now comes in various types with […]
Continue readingWhen starting out as a woodworker or when you are setting up a new workshop the router is always one of the first tools that you get. And this is because it is a versatile power tool that you will use almost on a daily basis. While it is ever a good idea to have several […]
Continue readingNo woodworking project or piece is complete without applying a durable topcoat or finish. But for many DIYers and woodworkers, the problem comes when they have to choose what type of finish to use. In most instances, you will need to pick between polycrylic and polyurethane. And no, they are not the same thing even […]
Continue readingA nailer is one of the most popular power tools among woodworkers and DIYers. And it is one of those power tools that you must have in the workshop since you will need it for almost all your projects. However, picking between the various types can be a little tedious. One of the tough choices you […]
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