This category is all about wood for woodwork and explains all of the different types of wood you may come across. It covers everything from real wood to man-made woods such as MDF and plywood.
The trusty workbench is one item at the top of the list for every woodworker. I also had these same questions so I decided to put together this useful article to help make your workbench go together easier. With that being said, what is the best wood for a workbench? Hard Maple is the best…
I know it seems like a waste that we all burn so much wood every year just to keep warm. I have often gazed out upon my pile of firewood and wondered, Can you use firewood for woodworking? You can use almost any kind of wood for specific woodworking projects, and that includes firewood. Firewood…
There needs to be a certain measurable amount of moisture content in wood to keep it flexible enough to withstand manipulation with machines and tools. With many people storing wood in their sheds for years on end, it begs the question, Can wood be too dry for woodworking? Wood can be too dry. For most…
There are several easy ways to get wood for your projects. Whether you need specialized board types, have a strict budget limit, or want to take the middleman out of the equation and buy wholesale, there are plenty of options. I am going to provide you with the information you need to stock your shop…
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…
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…
