When you head out to get plywood, you might consider everything from the size of panels to their cost and how many sheets you’ll get in a bundle. What matters more, especially when lugging plywood across a long area, is its weight. Plywood can weigh between 40 lbs and 63 lbs (18-28kg) depending on whether…
Timber these days is becoming harder and harder to source and I am often left buying narrow stock which I need to glue together to form wider boards. This is how tabletops are made and I know a lot of people often wonder, is wood glue strong enough for a tabletop? As a general rule,…
Whitewood is a term that you will hear bandied about in woodworking supplier circles that requires some explanation, especially to the new woodworker. What makes the issue around Whitewood more confusing is that it can have different meanings in different locations. So, what is Whitewood, and how can you use it in your projects? Whitewood…
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…
Racking in woodwork will be familiar to anyone who has done more than a little woodworking in their lives. It is easily avoidable, but equally as easy to cause through the way you work with your wood, and can be the reason for no end of problems as you attempt to shape and work your…
