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Woodworking Sharpening Tools – Get to the Point

Kim — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:36:02 +0000

There are several ways to keep your DIY woodworking tools sharp. Most are kept sharp by using an abrasive whetstone to wear the metal to a narrow cutting edge. The better-quality natural stones are more expensive, but you can get satisfactory results from cheaper, synthetic stones. As part of the sharpening, whetstones are lubricated with water or oils to make sure the steel does not overheat and to prevent fine particles of metal and stone from clogging the abrasive surface. read more...

Find the Best Woodworking Hand Tools

Kim — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:36:02 +0000

There are many woodworkers who believe that using hand tools and only hand tools is the way to make anything. From furniture to birdhouses, only hand tools will do for them. Others will use a combination of hand tools and portable power tools and perhaps sedentary equipment like a table saw or other large machinery which helps move the process along faster. read more...

The Indispensable Woodworking Chisel

Kim — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:36:02 +0000

There are only a few truly indispensable hand tools for woodworking today. Near the top of the list would be the basic chisel. This is a tool that does it all, from carefully paring away thin shavings in intricate detailed work to quickly scooping out large chunks of waste wood. You will find chisels in every basic aspect of woodworking, from furniture making to trim carpentry to woodcarving. read more...

Woodworking Saws – What to Look For

Kim — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:36:02 +0000

There are many things to consider when choosing a woodworking saw blade. Making safe, smooth cuts with your radial arm saw, table saw, compound slider miter saw or chop saw depends on having the correct blade for the tool and for the kind of cut you want to make. Performance varies from blade to blade, so choose wisely. read more...

An Overview of Woodworking Routers

Kim — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:27:52 +0000

If you’re thinking of putting together a woodworking shop, one of the things you’re eventually going to want to have is a woodworking router. This is one of the most useful and versatile pieces of machinery you’re ever going to own. Woodworking routers are typically used for making a variety of different cuts on the edges of boards. The variety of different bits available allows you to do some pretty amazing things. read more...

Woodworking Power Tools – Shave Time Off Your Projects

Kim — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:27:52 +0000

There is something to be said about knowing that a piece of woodcraft has been created totally by hand using traditional methods. There is a sense of history and tradition in such pieces, however there is also something to be said about woodworking power tools and creating the same piece in a fraction of the time. read more...

Woodworking Machines Take Labor Out Of Home Projects

Kim — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:27:52 +0000

To take some of the sweat and sore muscles out of building furniture and cabinets, woodworking machines are being used even by the novice builder at home. Instead of using a hammer and chisel to create dove tail joints, there are woodworking machines that can produce perfect results every time to enable even the newest craftsman to create perfect joints the first time. Well, OK, maybe the second time as even the best equipment will take some getting used to. read more...

Tips For Woodworking Machinery Buyers

Kim — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:27:52 +0000

Woodworking is a craft that many people find enjoyable. Many other people make their living at it. It’s a skill that usually takes years to master, but it can be very rewarding if you are passionate about it and make it work. When you’re thinking about putting together a woodworking shop, there are many things you need to consider. read more...

Making and Using Woodworking Jigs

Kim — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:27:52 +0000

Going Green With Wood Working Machinery

Kim — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:27:52 +0000

Although you might think of wood working machinery being the enemy of trees and nature, they can be a little friendlier if you use them correctly. Getting the most from your wood working machinery certainly saves on waste, which means fewer trees need to be used for one project. And the fumes and gases given off in your DIY woodworking area can be cut down in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. read more...