The process of planing a wood piece involves flattening the surface of the wood in order to create a level surface for joinery or finishing. This task can essentially be achieved in a few…
Over the years there have been many “jack of all trades” kinds of tools in woodworking. For measuring, this has been the: combination square, which was not only great for measuring but most of these…
NATURAL STONES: 1. NATURAL WATERSTONES: • Mined From Sedimentary Rock, Porous, Soft And Dish Easily • Require Water For Lubrication And May Require Soaking In Water Prior To Use • Vary In Density And Grit…
American sycamore is something of a sleeper as far as native hardwoods go. For years it was used as a secondary wood—for drawer sides, web frames, etc.—if it was processed into furniture-grade lumber at all.
How do you know which Circular Saw Blade is the right one for your job? 4 BASIC BLADE TYPES FTG BLADES • FTG Blades Have Teeth Whose Top Edges Are Square To The Saw Plate…
A particular quote from Winston Churchill begins “Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow big and strong…” He could easily have found his inspiration in bubinga trees. These trees often grow alone, or…
The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) entertains millions of “leaf peepers” every fall with its fiery foliage, and pancakes everywhere drip with syrup made from the tree’s sap. As for woodworkers, we also enjoy the treasure…
Sometimes called “true” rosewood, Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is a beautiful hardwood. Its namesake is inspired by the sweet rose-like scent produced when cut. Woodworkers have coveted it for centuries to use in the finest…
Circular Saw Blade Features and Information Our product selection consists of high-quality circular saw blades available for use in portable, cordless and stationery saws. Saw blades are available in configurations for most applications, from general…
While power tools may have made the handsaw obsolete, there is still a place in the home workshop for this hand tool, especially for cutting timber and if you don’t own a jigsaw or circular…
You will normally find cam screws on furniture designed to be shipped as flat-pack or where some assembly is required. Cam or locking screws are 2-part screws where the cam is fitted in one piece…
So you want to jump into your woodworking project and make some sawdust, or should I rather say “Man Glitter!” You will definitely need to know more about hands saws and which saw will be…
