When it comes to getting a perfect finish on your project, it is important to prepare it properly by filling nail holes or blemishes before you apply a finish. Knowing which type of filler to use can be a bit confusing if you are new to woodworking or have never had to use it before…
You’re ready to move on to the next phase of your woodworking project, which is painting or finishing it. As you dig around in your workshop or garage, you come across a can of wall paint. It’s in excellent condition, not even opened yet. It seems like such a waste to go out and buy…
Let’s say your latest woodworking project is a tiny box, such as a music box. You want to glue the walls of the box together, and you also plan to stain the box itself. The thought of fitting a brush into the small crevices of the wooden box after you assemble it makes you think…
As woodworkers, we are always using wood glue and this commodity is a must-have in every woodworker’s shop. The other day a friend of mine said they experienced some extremely cold weather and he said to me, my wood glue froze. This is a question I have had to answer for many woodworkers, so I…
