Discover woodworking tips and how you can set up your shop for under $1000
The best advice I can give when starting your workshop is to start off with second-hand tools to cut down on costs. Woodworking tools can get expensive, but there is no reason to buy them brand new when you can get used ones in good or like-new condition. Both hand and power tools can be…
One of the most commonly used machines in my workshop is the bandsaw. It is such a versatile machine that can do everything from ripping stock to cutting intricate curves. Just a few months back, I was doing a lot of work with the bandsaw and I broke 3 blades within a week. As much…
One of my first projects, when I started woodworking, was made from plywood. I had everything ready to go, but at that time I only had some basic tools to cut the plywood. Maybe you are in the same situation. Do you need a circular saw or jigsaw for plywood? Both a circular saw and…
A few months ago I had just finished making an outdoor shoe rack and I needed to hang it on the bricks outside in my alfresco area. I started gathering together the tools that I needed and my first thought was can a cordless drill go through brick? Generally, a cordless drill can drill through…
Throughout my career in woodworking, I often get approached by others who are very interested in getting started for themselves. One question that comes up by most is, Is woodworking hard? Woodwork is not hard although it does require some patience to develop the necessary skill sets. Learning the basics is actually quite simple, but…
I use plywood in my workshop quite a lot for making jigs and some furniture. The other day I was bringing some home from the store when I got caught in a storm. The top 3 sheets of plywood got wet and were actually soaked in water. I thought I would share my experience and…
You need to attach two pieces of wood together for your latest woodworking project. What should you reach for, the wood glue or the wood filler? What is the difference between wood glue and wood filler? The differences between wood glue and wood filler are as follows: Ahead, I will clearly explain what wood glue…
No workshop can be without the trusty tool called a jigsaw! They are invaluable for a lot of jobs but can also be frustrating at times. One question I get asked all the time from my friends is why does my jigsaw blade bend? A jigsaw blade will bend due to the following reasons: In…
I came across a fallen tree the other day which had plenty of good wood in it. As we all know, wood is getting expensive and sometimes we all look to outsource materials from wherever we can get them. You may be wondering, can you build with green wood? In general, you can build with…
