Outdoor projects and the harsh elements of Mother Nature have never gotten along. Luckily, there are ways to smooth this relationship. The best defense is to choose a trusty outdoor finish to protect your…
What is Grit? Grits explained by Tork Craft When talking about sandpaper “grit” is a reference to the number of abrasive particles per inch of sandpaper. The lower the grit the rougher the sandpaper…
Prepping for a new project is always exciting. One of the best parts is picking out the boards you will use, and it’s easy to rush through this important step. The wood you choose…
Adding a decorative edge profile is a great way to dress up a project and take it to the next level, and it’s something you can easily do using a router. Here are a…
Sanding may not be the most exciting part of building a project, but it’s one of the most important. A good sanding job is the secret to smooth surfaces, a fine finish, or perfect…
Pine remains one of the most popular woods for building projects. Pine is readily available, sold in a variety of sizes, and is relatively easy to work with. Pine does present some challenges, though.
Find the best finish for just about any project using these simple techniques. When it comes to deciding what type of finish to apply to a project, choosing the right one can be confusing.
While we all appreciate the luxury of wood, we don’t always realize that an attack on wooden items might be imminent. Be aware of insects, termites and fungi. If it’s not your wooden furniture then…
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…
A CNC routing machine is in very basic terms a router which is controlled by computer. For some, CNC machining may seem complicated and very technical. This article hopes to demystify CNC cutting and will…
If you’ve ever admired the decorative edge on a table top, picture frame, or cabinet door, you may have wished that you could dress up your…
European Cabinetry The Europeans in my opinion have taken cabinetry to another level with ingenuity and efficiency. I once read an article about how the Europeans use frameless cabinetry and modern hardware – It…
