During my 25 years as a cabinetmaker, I worked with MDF every single day. I can count the number of times people have told me to "use MDF instead" in exterior projects. Little do they know that I...

Pinewood is one of the most misunderstood materials in woodwork. It's perhaps because of its more popular alternatives that pine lumber is often underestimated. In my decades of experience with pine,...

When choosing lumber, one of the quality metrics I consider is its longevity. It is prudent to take the lifespan of material into account before using it for a project. And having worked with...

Sanding is an important factor in woodwork to ensure you get a good finish. Lately, I have heard people suggesting to sand after applying stain which is contrary to what I do so I decided to...

Home depot is a popular and often easy place for us woodworkers to source timber. More times than not, I find getting large sheets of plywood home is difficult and I require it to be cut. I wanted...

Only just last week I was ripping some walnut wood for an upcoming project and my left forearm felt a little itchy afterward. I don't normally get allergies although I have heard that Walnut wood...