Woodworking Trade

It is not possible to complete any woodworking without a saw. There are countless different types of woodworking saws that we use to cut wood. Saws have been used since ancient times. Today, there are so many different types depending on their material and what they need to cut. One of the salient features of … Read more

The router provides some great options to a woodworker who needs to undertake some versatile woodworking operations. You can impart some great finishes, surfaces, sharp edges, and cutouts from patterns by using a router. The possibilities are endless. There are two main types of routers – Fixed and Plunge.  On a plunge-base router, the base … Read more

There are several types of nails commonly used in woodworking. Some of the most common types of nails for wood include roundhead nails, finish nails, brad nails, box nails, and common nails.  There are many of other types of nails such as flooring nails and framing nails although those are used mostly in construction rather … Read more

A common misunderstanding we make while discussing hand tools is to consider a file and a rasp as the same thing. Although both of these tools perform similar tasks, each one performs a specific type of function. The primary difference between a rasp and a file is that rasps are primarily for wood, but files … Read more

When starting out in woodworking you will need some essential hand tools from the word go.  Woodworking files are one of the most simple yet effective tools you’ll need.  In this article, we take a look at the different types of woodworking files and the uses of each type. When we discuss files in the … Read more

Although there are many types of hand tools that we use while woodworking, most jobs would be difficult to complete without using at least one woodworking machine.  There are various types of woodworking machines available in the market to help us with our work.  These woodworking machines fall under two basic categories, handheld power tools, … Read more

As a beginning woodworker, you’ll need a few decent planes to get started. Much of it will depend on the kinds of projects you are doing. A Jack Plane is a very versatile all-around tool to have, a Block Plane is compact for small spaces and good for detail while many consider the Bench Plane … Read more

A clamp is one of the essential tools needed in woodworking operations. It is one of the most understated tools that you can find. However, it is next to impossible to make a single wooden item without using a clamp of some sort. When you are trying to join two pieces of wood together, clamps … Read more

When you are working with wood, you need to get set up with at least the basic tools.  To begin with, you need to have a workshop or at least a dedicated space where you can work, uninterrupted. Once you have a place to work, the next step is to create your setup. A good … Read more