Woodworking made easy
Over the years, as woodworkers, we find ourselves learning a few things along the way. Some of these lessons are given to us kindly by nature and others hurt our bodies and more often than not, also find a way to dig really deep holes in our wallets. One such lesson has been the age-old […]
Osmo is known in Germany as the brand of the most popular wood finishes with a quality unmatched by any other product currently available. Osmo offers a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to wood finishing. These finishing oils, solvents, and coatings are based on rapidly renewable, natural vegetable oils that penetrate deeply into the wood, […]
For many years, weekend woodworkers and Destroy It Yourself-ers have had to settle with owning circular saw with universal guide rails, simply because our weekend hobby did not justify spending an arm and a leg on “the best machine available” – especially when we know that this machine will probably only be barely used on […]
The concept of wood moisture and its importance thereof is an often greatly overlooked aspect of woodworking that is simply too important to look past. Moisture causes the wood to shrink and expand. There will always be some changes with the season, but the largest amount of shrinkage happens when the lumber is drying from […]
Jigs take a lot of time, planning, and material to make. Often we can find ourselves spending more time making tools than actually using tools to make completed pieces of work. Paradoxically though, one is rightfully wary of spending money on just about any jig which comes into the market especially because many of these […]
Getting a table saw or a plunge saw as one of your first purchases is usually a dream for a beginner or weekend woodworker who cannot justify the often highly exorbitant cost of purchasing any of these. Especially when one begins to consider the ramifications of buying a low-cost machine that will most likely become […]
Shou Sugi Ban is the traditional Japanese method of preserving wood by charring the surface to create a waterproof finish through carbonisation. Shou Sugi Ban is the traditional Japanese method for preserving wood by charring the surface to bring about carbonisation. This carbonisation process protects the wood against insect attack and creates a waterproof barrier […]
Woodworking is like a hard drug. You take one hit and before you know it, you’re going down a long and tumultuous rabbit hole of hard lessons, long hours, and piles of invoices. There is always a need for a brand that will cater to the new woodworker who is weary to invest heavily into […]
Known as one of the premium brand names in woodworking, the German company Wolfcraft has managed to scratch the surface of almost every common woodworking problem. At times, Wolfcraft accessories have found solutions to problems which we may not have yet even noticed as yet. The innovative nature of the company’s offerings often expands the […]
16 Guage Brad Nails: The nails are approx. 1.65mm thick, are bigger and holds stronger compared to 18 gauge nails. Ideal for heavier jobs, for example installing door frames or fitting exterior trim.. The head is slightly larger than the 16 gauge nail. This will allow for better holding if glue wasn’t used. 18 Gauge […]
The Olfa range of cutters and knives covers a wide range of tools for almost all craft and hobby needs and even includes kits for quilters. Keep your craft space neat and tidy . . . a little organisation will make crafting more efficient and enjoyable. If you are a regular crafter there comes a […]
The below illustration shows the relationship between Volts, Ampere-hours, and Watts using a car to better understand the concept of rechargeable batteries. It is often asked how long the batteries will last; this is a tricky question as it all depends on what battery is used and how it is used. In the example of […]
