ROUTER BIT PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Important Information on Router Use – Router bits are for use with router machines only. – Always wear ear and eye protection. – Follow all safety precautions and follow…
Jigsaw Blade Product Knowledge You’re building a go-kart and have to saw the steering wheel into shape. Or you want to saw cutouts in a wooden box to make it easier to carry. It is…
Anti-kick Saw Blades: A particular circular saw blades (CSB) shoudler design that is engineered to improve the ease of cut and reduce the effect of the saw blade kicking back due to overfeeding.Arbor: The saw…
Because so many tools are from the USA, sometimes South African woodworkers just have to accept using Inches. For those of us who can’t, here is a conversion chart back to MM. By Tools4Wood…
Choosing a Screw Kreg Screws are available in several different types, each with unique qualities that optimize performance in specific applications. Once you understand these qualities, it’s easy to choose the correct Kreg Screw. In…
Timber and wood full of holes? The name may cause some confusion, especially since it isn’t a worm at all but rather grubs of the Common Furniture Beetle [Anobium punctatum]. But confusion aside, woodworm can…
If you’re planning to host a dinner party or entertain friends, don’t let a damaged wood table put a damper on the decor. The minor nicks, scuffs and hairline scratches that come with everyday wear…
Many DIY enthusiasts often confuse the terms laminate and veneer. Veneers consists of thin section of various wood types, whereas laminate is the application of papers or plastics to the surface of board products or…
Butcher blocks have traditionally been made from pieces of maple or a similar hardwood bonded together to form a solid slab and have have become popular in modern kitchen designs. Historically butcher blocks were used…
Cutting plywood, or any other large sheet material like MDF, with a circular saw can be tricky. The sheet is heavy and can be hard to handle. But with a little planning and the…
Shelving is great for many things – housing books, displaying decorative items, providing extra storage, and more. By choosing the right materials, and with the help of your Kreg tools, you will be building…
An authentic-looking, time-worn finish is very popular these days. Even better yet, this finishing technique is easy and very forgiving. Read on to learn how you can give your projects a great-looking, distressed finish.