Wood bookcases are pieces of furniture that are found in nearly every home or office around the world. They seem to be essential to living comfortably. We all have collections of books or movies or CDs or pictures that need somewhere to rest when they are not being...
CNC machines are electrically powered mechanical devices that use machine tools to shape materials such as wood or metal with the guidance of a pre-programmed set of instructional inputs. CNC is an acronym that stands for Computer Numerical Control, which refers to...
A wood lathe is a machine that is ancient in its simplest form. And yet, today can incorporate more technology than most think is possible. It’s for this reason that the skills used to operate them aren’t generally thought of as being easy to come by....
Of the different wood textures and types, plywood is particularly sought after by woodworkers for a number of purposes because of its durability and flexibility. In this piece, we will examine several of the different plywood textures and types, so that you can have a...
A solid finish is a cherry on top of that special woodworking project. It provides a workpiece with that sleek look that you would certainly miss if it were not there. Danish oil is one particular type of wood finishing oil that you should seriously consider using on...
Walnut is a dark and classic style of wood that looks great when used to make bedroom or living room furniture. Woodworkers love using it because it is easy to shape and cut which allows them to be more creative with their final design. But there are some downsides to...
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What is a miter saw? And what are the things to know before deciding if you need one? While many of these tasks are also possible with other tools, few, …
There are specific tools that are indispensable for every type of builder or artisan. The chisel is one such tool for woodworkers because it is a multifaceted tool useful in …
I’ll wager good money that most woodworking enthusiasts have wondered how to burn letters into wood with the best wood burning tool at some point. It’s a logical technical progression …
