Drilling into thicker and heavier materials by freehand and still maintaining vertical accuracy can be close to impossible, especially for a novice woodworker. We have previously discussed the uses and benefits of drill…
A knot found embedded inside a piece of wood can either be a point of weakness which renders that part of the plank unusable, something we can cover up or (more seldom) something…
With so many new brand names and gimmicky products introduced on the market, we have been overwhelmed with how this category of power tool accessories has grown. This growth owes itself mostly to the reality…
Adding a table to your workflow, whether on a circular saw or sander gives you more control and increases your potential for versatility. This is no different when it comes to these huge, heavy…
Made in Japan, the OLFA range of cutters offers the highest quality of steel and knife mechanisms equipped with the best and sharpest edge. For quilters and craftsman who frequently use scissors to cut…
Wood turning, as a specialty in woodworking, offers a variety of fields within itself. From the bowl makers to the pen turners, everyone has a niche of their own which he/she can choose to…
Whether you’re making frames, boxes or cabinets you will most likely always need to hold two pieces together at a 90-degree angle. Creating these corners usually relies on ensuring that your boards…
As one of the most ancient and coveted woodwork specialties, woodturning continues to bring awe to the eyes of onlookers and brings more and more woodworkers flocking to watch wood shaving flying away…
Mitre boxes have been used in woodworking for years, especially useful in times when angled cuts are necessary and power is unavailable. The very fine teeth found on a tradition backsaw or gents…
In our series “Wood finishing Basics”, we covered the various natural waxes and oils available to the modern-day woodworker. Although most of these solutions are natural and cause little to no harm to the…
As woodworkers, much of our work is dependant on a sharp and reliable cutting edge. For our surfaces to be truly flat, for our cabinets to precisely fit and for our logs to be…
You will find that Japanese hand tools have different characteristics to Western Hand tools. The tools that are primarily used in Japanese woodwork and joinery are: Planers, Chisels, Saws and Honing Stones. Japanese Planers…
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