Understanding Wood Joints: Which One to Use and When
In the realm of woodworking, understanding the complexities and functionalities of different wood joints is pivotal. They form the structure of your work, influencing both its aesthetics and durability. This post will delve into five common wood joints, discussing their use cases, strengths, weaknesses, common tools used, and level of difficulty.
How to Choose the Right Wood Glue for Your Project
Discover how to choose the right wood glue for your project in this comprehensive guide. From understanding different types of adhesives like PVA, Polyurethane, Epoxy Resin, and Hide Glue to knowing their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal applications, this blog post helps you ensure a strong, durable bond for your woodworking endeavors. Learn important factors to consider like wood type, bond strength, open time, cleanup ease, and more. Dive deep into this essential aspect of woodworking for successful projects and professional results.
The Science of Wood: Understanding Wood Movement
Dive into our new blog post: "The Science of Wood: Understanding Wood Movement."Uncover the mystery of why wood moves, how it's affected by changes in temperature and humidity, and crucially, how this impacts your woodworking projects. We delve into the details of wood expansion and contraction, and provide expert advice on how to compensate for wood movement in your designs. This essential knowledge can enhance the durability and aesthetics of your handcrafted items, ensuring they stand the test of time.
How to Choose Wood for Your Woodworking Projects
Are you a woodworking enthusiast looking to start your next project? One of the most critical steps in woodworking is choosing the right type of wood for your project. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best suited for your needs. In this post, we'll take a closer look at how to choose the right type of wood for your woodworking project. From understanding different types of wood and their properties to considering factors such as durability and cost, this guide will help you make an informed decision for your next project.
5 Go To Tools to Get Started in Woodworking
There’s a misconception when it comes to woodworking that you have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on tools to get into this space. In this post I’ll highlight the 10 go to tools to get started in woodworking and show you the cost effective options available, as well as some of the upgrades you can get along the way.
5 Common Woodworking Problems and How to Solve Them
New to woodworking and looking to avoid some common problems? In this post we’ll explore 5 common woodworking problems and how to solve them!
How Not To Die When Woodworking
The craft of woodworking can be intimidating to most because of the tools most commonly used. They are sharp, loud and if handled incorrectly can lead to serious injury or even death. In this post I’ll cover a few tips to help keep you safe in the shop.
60 Second Series- The Power Drill
Learn what you need to know to use a power drill in 60 seconds! In this post I’ll cover how to use a power drill, what it's commonly used for, as well as a quick tip!