In this section, we talk about the equipment, tools, and accessories that will help make working with wood super easy.
Homemade epoxy tables are becoming one of the more popular DIY home projects. They are made from epoxy resin that sits between wooden planks. The planks will normally retain their natural edges. The tables themselves can be quite beautiful because the resin epoxy will make the surface look like a flowing stream or river. The … Read more
My table saw is probably my favorite device in the workshop. I have lost track of how many precision cuts I’ve made with my table saw, but even the best brands still need a tune-up every so often. Like any device, unless you keep the table saw in shape, it will start to lose accuracy … Read more
One of the strongest and more popular of all woodworking joints, the mortise and tenon joint is used to hold together parts from a wide variety of furniture. From chairs, tables, windows, tool chests, cabinets, and more, the strength of this joint is such that it is highly recommended for anyone new to woodworking to … Read more
Your table saw workstation likely has a vast number of cutting tools to choose from including the hacksaw, jigsaw, and table saw itself. However, for cutting a 2×4 lumber for the project, we will focus on using the circular saw. You may think, why the circular saw instead of the others? Simply put, the other … Read more
One of the issues with purchasing a new saw is choosing the right one for the job you need to be accomplished. With so many different saws available, selecting the right one can be difficult unless you have a specific task in mind that only one type of saw will accomplish. However, there are different … Read more
A rotary tool is designed to carve, engrave, route, clean, polish, cut, sharpen, sand, and grout removal. “Dremel” is the manufacturing brand for one such rotary tool. But the company has become so famous in the field that it is often called a Dremel rotary tool. Understanding how to properly use a Dremel rotary tool … Read more
If you are tired of paying for firewood, you can use your chainsaw to create some of your own. There is a certain feeling of satisfaction when you cut your own wood for the fire. Using a chainsaw is a fast, simple means of cutting all the wood you need while helping to sustain the … Read more
It is easy to believe that all measuring tools for woodworking are alike. After all, their basic function is to measure surfaces for cutting, drawing, shaping, and the like. However, when you step back and see the sheer number of different types of measuring tools used by woodworkers and carpenters, you have to consider why … Read more
If you have never used this, steel wool is a collection of very thin steel wires bundled together in the form of a ball. Steel wool is an excellent alternative to fine sandpaper for different sanding projects. Plus, it can be used for a wide variety of polishing and cleaning purposes. Not only for polishing … Read more
It’s possible to only use hand or manual tools when woodworking, but then it becomes a slower process. For certain projects, a woodworking machine becomes essential for its fast completion. The trick is to discover the type of machine that is best for your DIY project or shop. Everything starts with the two basic types … Read more
