Woodworking made easy
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 and cumbersome machines which we love so much. The plunge router is one of the most multifunctional power tools which you […]
Writing Burning on Wood, Chipboard, Leather – Pyrography In our previous article, Writing on Wood, Metal, Plastics & more – Engravers, we explored the various tools used for the engraving onto surfaces. This was mostly achieved with tools that adopt a similar method: a rotary tool that rotates an engraving bit and can be used […]
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 fabric, cutting longer and larger quantities of these fabrics can often prove to be quite difficult. For the most part, one […]
Engraving has grown in popularity over the years. This hobby has grown from being a simple way to pass the time and has soon become an entry point to other levels of engraving like laser and CNC-engraving without having to pay the initial arm-and-leg. There are a few tools which can be used for engraving, […]
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 specialize in. No matter which discipline you choose to specialize in, any lathe will be able to achieve the goal – […]
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 are cut to the required matching dimensions as well as planed flat. But even with these measures in place, it is still possible […]
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 at rapid speeds. Woodturning is the process in which a woodworker uses a tool, known as a wood lathe, to suspend the […]
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 saw are ideal for picture framing enthusiasts seeking more control and wishing to use hand tools as opposed to a powered miter […]
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 human body, an American family-run company based in Kentucky has dedicated their entire legacy to creating products which would completely harm […]
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 smooth and perfectly cylindrical – we need sharp tools. For those who can afford it, machine Waterstone sharpeners like those made […]
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 have a wooden Body which is fashioned out of a Oak species called Kashi or Stone Oak (Quercus Myrsinaefolia ). Blade […]
In our previous articles on Woodworking Finishing Basics , we discussed many types of natural finishes that one could use and also various ways in which they are commonly used. Today, we explore the various preferred methods for applying these finishes onto your wooden surfaces. Cloths & Sponges Most oils and waxes can be applied […]
