Category: HOW TO GUIDES

When sitting in the garage one day, I wondered how long to let the wood glue dry before sanding.  This is a very important matter: You don’t want to ruin your project and waste all of your efforts because you started sanding too soon! Will you ruin your project if you start early? Does this… Continue reading How Long To Let Wood Glue Dry Before Sanding

How to use a jigsaw to cut a hole? Well, a hole is just another shape, and a jigsaw is a good tool to use. In this article, we will show you how to cut a perfect circle. We will show you what to “watch out for” and “be aware of”. There are three major… Continue reading How To Use A Jigsaw To Cut A Hole

How to sand wood without sandpaper? Is this some sort of trick question? I guess not … Yes, it IS possible to do this. First, you need to use an abrasive material such as sand, pumice, sandstone, or similar. Rub wood with it along the grain in order to smooth the surface and remove imperfections.… Continue reading How To Sand Wood Without Sandpaper

This article shows you how to fix sanding mistakes. We all sand improperly when working on projects. The idea is to fix mistakes and recover from the problem so that it does not ruin the project. To quote Sigmund Freud, “There are no mistakes”. He was talking about the mind. However, we’re talking about woodworking… Continue reading How To Fix Sanding Mistakes

In this article, we will show how to clean pallet wood for indoor use. Also, we will see how to pick out pallets that are easier to clean and are safer for projects. In addition, we will discuss some of the steps for cleaning a pallet. Finally, we will discuss safety considerations for indoor use.… Continue reading How To Clean Pallet Wood For Indoor Use

This article shows how to support a wooden shelf. There are really many ways to do this. It’s a good idea to consider how this will be done in the early stages of your project. You should consider things like: What’s the purpose of the shelf? – Are you using it to hold heavy objects,… Continue reading How To Support A Wooden Shelf