In this section, we talk about the equipment, tools, and accessories that will help make working with wood super easy.
Many different tools are available for various projects around the house or job sites. Among these specific tools is a door and board lifter. Its name seems pretty self-explanatory, as it is used to pry up various rigid sheet materials. A door and board lifter is a tool designed specifically to hold and lift doors, … Read more
A bench hook is one of the simplest yet most commonly used accessories in a woodworking shop. Its job is to hold a piece of wood firmly while it is being cut on a workbench. There are no moving parts, no sophisticated pieces; it is only a support to hold the wood while it is … Read more
Nuts, bolts, screws, or studs are made from a variety of different metals these days. Choosing the right material for nuts/screws is important in the outdoor woodworking job since this will determine how strong the project will be when they are used. The material will also determine their resistance to corrosion as well as their … Read more
The Bradawl is a tool that often gets mistaken at first glance for a screwdriver, chisel, or even an ice pick. That’s because the general shape of the handle and the shaft make it similar to other tools. However, the bradawl has a specific use that is quite important for anyone that works with wood. … Read more
Although similar in some ways, the block plane and the bench plane are two different types of woodworking planes. They are quite common and used by carpenters, woodworkers, and those who design their own projects. The main difference between a block plane and a bench plane is that block planes are smaller and have a … Read more
Although the handles for axes tend to be durable and long-lasting, the ones made from wood will still need proper maintenance. This normally means adding an oil such as linseed oil to the handle to keep the wood from prematurely drying out. In short, if you have the time, raw linseed oil works the best. … Read more
The double-bit axe is essentially an axe with a two-sided blade. It’s a variation of the traditional axe and has been in use in modern times since the late 19th century. However, double-bit or double-bladed axes have been used for centuries, most notably in warfare before the refinement of firearms. The typical double-bit axe will … Read more
It’s not surprising that so many people use the terms hand axes and hatchets interchangeably as they appear to be the same. And while they do have some similarities, there are enough differences to ensure that hatchets and hand axes are not the same. What follows is an explanation of what is a hand axe … Read more
If you are looking for a hand tool that can provide a clean, smooth finish on your cabinet’s wood, then the cabinet scraper is the tool of choice. A cabinet scraper (also called ‘card scraper’) is a simple yet powerful tool used to remove unwanted materials from a wooden surface while shaping, smoothening, and finishing … Read more
By splitting the wood for your firewood, you save time and create better, more even pieces compared to chopping. Of course, if you have a few hundred dollars lying around, you could always get a log splitter, but that is generally beyond what most people need to split wood. That’s the reason you will either … Read more