Best Wood for Outdoor Table

best wood for outdoor table

When searching for the best wood for outdoor projects, durability is one of the factors that woodworkers think of most. However, other factors such as the appearance of wood should be considered when it comes to outdoor furniture.   You see, a piece of outdoor furniture adds to the aesthetics of your home. Thus, the wood … Read more

What’s the best way to sharpen a chainsaw?

What's the best way to sharpen a chainsaw

The most significant evolutionary leap in the history of cutting tools has to be the shift from ax to a chainsaw. Thanks to this impressive invention, felling trees became amazingly effortless and less time-consuming. Unfortunately, not even the most high-tech chainsaw is immune to blade dulling. However, the good news is that it is possible … Read more

Beginners’ guide to abrasives

abrasives

Abrasives come in as wide varieties as the tools they’re designed to sharpen—from bench stones and silicon-carbide paper to grinding wheels and diamond paste. You won’t need to stock everything, but understanding how abrasives work will help you choose the ones most appropriate for your workshop. Grinding Wheels Abrasive wheels made for electric bench grinders … Read more

Best Clear Coats For Painted Kitchen Cabinets

Clear Coat For Painted Kitchen Cabinets

Are you searching for a clear finish that not only enhances the durability of your painted cabinets but also adds a touch of richness and depth to their color? Look no further, as I unveil a technique that has been all but forgotten with the advancements in standard house paints. Join me on a journey … Read more

How to select and store lumber

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There are so many different species of timber (lumber) that it may seem challenging to decide where to start when selecting. Your choice will depend on several factors, including cost and availability. It is well worth tracking down one or more suppliers who understand the needs of woodworkers and striking up a good working relationship … Read more

How to sharpen a chainsaw

how to sharpen a chainsaw

A dull chain is usually the cause of power loss and poor cutting in milling. Sharpen the chain as soon as it shows the slightest sign of dulling. Here’s a quick guide on how to sharpen a chainsaw using either the chain grinder or a file. How to sharpen a chainsaw using a chain grinder … Read more

10 Best Woods for Turning

10 best woods for turning

A woodturning project requires more than just sharp Turning Tools and a good lathe to be successful. Besides having turning skills, one must know how to choose suitable Woods for Turning for each project. So, why is the choice of wood important? Different types of wood have different properties. Grain pattern, colour, texture, and workability … Read more

A Guide to Wood Turning Tools

a guide to wood turning tools

A wood-turning tool must have the proper shape to work effectively. It also needs to be sharp enough. Unfortunately, some of the tools available in the markets today are not properly shaped or sharpened. Thus, they don’t work as effectively as they are supposed to. Woodturning should be easy if you have the right tools … Read more

Best Table Saw for Small Shop – Reviews and Comparison

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Table saws are very popular tools in carpentry and woodworking because they allow you to cut wood with accuracy and ease. In small shops, the table saw takes the place of larger saws like the circular saw and cabinet saw, which makes it an essential piece of equipment for any workshop. There are many different … Read more