Author: Derek

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  • Is It Worth Sharpening Circular Saw Blades? (If Yes, How Often?)

    Is It Worth Sharpening Circular Saw Blades? (If Yes, How Often?)

    Whenever I clean out my tool stash, I am semi-convinced that I could qualify for a world record for some of the bluntest sawblades. Novice woodworker friends wonder why I don’t get my HSS blades sharpened. Sometimes, getting a new blade is actually cheaper. But that’s not the case for all blades. It is worth…

  • Best Blades To Cut OSB Board And Why I Use Them? 

    Best Blades To Cut OSB Board And Why I Use Them? 

    I have been trying to make an OSB tabletop for over a year, but I keep delaying it. And one of the reasons was the splintering that happens when you downsize OSB. I made the mistake of not getting it at the project size and now have to cut it. Though I have blades that…

  • How Long Does Gorilla Wood Glue Take To Dry? (Can You Paint Over It?)

    How Long Does Gorilla Wood Glue Take To Dry? (Can You Paint Over It?)

    It has been a while since I made a glue joint, and for some reason, I had assumed that gorilla wood glue didn’t have the same curing time as average wood glue. Fortunately, I double-checked before painting over it because despite drying quicker than regular wood glue, it does have the same curing time. Gorilla…

  • Can I Spray Paint Wood Without Sanding? Furniture Tips 2023

    Can I Spray Paint Wood Without Sanding? Furniture Tips 2023

    Today, I moved out an old chair from storage, and it reminded me of something that happened years ago. I had accidentally sprayed its arm, trying to paint a nearby surface. The paint was so hard to get off that I just retired the chair.  Taking it out after years, I could see that the…

  • How Long Does It Take Stain To Dry?

    How Long Does It Take Stain To Dry?

    So you have finally finished your woodworking project and it is time to apply the stain but you may be wondering how long will it take for that stain to dry before I can move on to applying a polyurethane topcoat. So how long does it take a stain to dry? Most wood stains take…

  • Why My Circular Saw Smokes? 5 Reasons Why

    Why My Circular Saw Smokes? 5 Reasons Why

    I was cutting up some 2×4’s the other day with my circular saw and smoke started pouring out from my work area. Let’s just say I got a bit of a fright! But I’m sure most of us have been there and have also thought my circular saw is smoking. Why my circular saw smokes?…