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Choosing the Right Adhesives for Woodworking

Kim — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:36:02 +0000

Although there are approximately 1,500 adhesive products manufactured in the United States, less than a dozen are suitable for DIY woodworking. Before getting into the individual types of adhesives, it might be helpful to understand a little about the chemical makeup of wood and how an adhesive interacts with these components during the bonding process. read more...

Choosing Woodworking Supplies

Kim — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:27:52 +0000

Determining what woodworking supplies you will need for your project is half the battle, the other half being finding a good supplier for your supplies. While there are many online stores to purchase woodworking supplies from, it is best to work with someone locally so that you can examine the products before you purchase them. If you are new to DIY woodworking, you may want to look to see if you can find a local woodworking group and ask them where they get their woodworking supplies. Many times these groups can be a valuable resource. read more...

Safety First When Woodworking

Kim — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:36:02 +0000

Any discussion of woodworking machinery should begin with shop safety; hand tools require safety precautions as well. Woodworking machines are made to cut, chop, abrade, slice, drill and shave materials that are considerably harder then human skin. When used carelessly, machines are dangerous and when used properly, machines can be a wonderful help. read more...

How to Find Woodworking Shows

Kim — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:27:52 +0000

Woodworking is an art that focuses on the construction of various materials out of wood. Woodworking allows the builder to construct different pieces on their own by using wood and simple construction projects to finish a project. DIY woodworking does require a considerable amount of time and specific equipment but is very enjoyable. read more...

Today’s Woodworking Shop A Power Hungry Haven

Kim — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:27:52 +0000

Not many years ago, nearly every home had its own woodworking shop, where one family member may have spent hours working on simple projects or making repairs to furniture. With the number of power tools available for working with wood, today’s woodworking shop may resemble a small commercial factory. In addition to the hand tools such as drills and jigsaws, the shop may also contain a lathe, planer, jointer and table saws. read more...

Measure Twice, Cut Once When Woodworking

Kim — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:36:02 +0000

Most woodworkers don’t give much thought to the basic tools in their shop. They are too busy picking out the best chisels, scrapers, clamps, special jigs, tools, woodworking machinery, hand planes and all manner of accessories to make their work go more smoothly and accurately. What they are missing is the measuring and marking tools. read more...

Woodworking Industry Moving Back To Custom Crafting

Kim — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:27:52 +0000

There is a slow movement bringing some people back to the basics of working with their hands in the woodworking industry, designing and building custom furniture and cabinets. More homeowners shy away from commercially engineered products. Before the invention and use of power tools proliferated in the woodworking industry, every piece was designed and built by hand, with every little detail carved into the piece, representing an individual furniture builder’s talent. read more...

Woodworking Ideas For Children

Kim — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:27:52 +0000

If you are into woodworking, either as a hobby or professionally, sharing this skill with your children can have many benefits. People are often looking for fun and educational activities that they can do with their kids. There are many woodworking ideas that you can use to enhance your relationship with your children. read more...

Woodworking Hardware- Additions To Your Woodworking

Kim — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:27:52 +0000

When people think about woodworking, often times they are thinking about actual woodworking. In other words, they are thinking about taking the wood and carving it or cutting it or manipulating it in some form or fashion. However, this is only one aspect to woodworking; the other aspects deal with woodworking hardware. read more...

Tips for Making Woodworking Joints

Kim — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:36:02 +0000

Here are some pointers for making the common types of joints used in DIY woodworking projects. read more...