Getting Started With Woodworking
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
If you are a beginner woodworker, you’ll need to have a decent collection of vices to hold your projects together. They are especially useful for cabinetmaking and other projects where pieces have to be glued together. A woodworking vise by definition has jaws for holding the job and a screw mechanism that adjusts the grip … Read more
In woodworking, you get to use several different types of joints when you have to join sections of wood together. There is a specific type of joint that is most suitable for each stage of a woodworking project. Knowing different types of woodworking joints is an important part of woodworking. The success of a woodworking … 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
An Introduction to PVA Glue and its Uses It might seem like PVA glue one of several types of glue used in woodworking. The fact of the matter is that PVA glue appears just like any other glue that you can get at your local crafts store. The keyword there being “appears”. While PVA glue … Read more
If you have wooden furniture that you wish to treat with oil, chances are you’ve heard of three popular oils to choose from. There is Teak oil, Tung oil, and Danish oil. Tung, Teak and Danish oils are three of the most common wood finishes used. All three oils have benefits that can help preserve … Read more
When choosing between different types of wood finishes, you will most likely hear a debate about which is better: polycrylic or polyurethane? The fact of the matter is that each of these chemical finishes has its own strengths and weaknesses. We will be discussing these factors throughout this article to help you make the best choice … Read more