Today we’re going to answer a question that comes up time and time again. Can you make a fire from wood that has been stained? Staining wood is a way to enhance the grain and provide a more durable finish than paint alone. Stained wood is a lot more common than you might think. Every … Read more
It’s so much easier to burn that gigantic eye-sore of a woodpile that’s been sitting in the backyard, for what seems like a century, rather than pick it up and haul it down to the dump. Unfortunately, the dump may be the better option. Some State and Local laws prohibit open burning of chemically treated … Read more
Plywood is made from an engineered assembly of several layers of wood, glued together. This glue adhesive is probably one of the reasons why you can’t burn plywood. One of the byproducts of burned adhesives is formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, both at the industrial and residential levels. However, it’s most often known … Read more
When cutting plywood with a jigsaw it’s important to make accurate cuts, but sometimes it’s difficult to maintain control of the wood and keep it in straight lines. The most common mistakes I see when cutting plywood are usually due to inaccuracy caused by losing control of the wood. If you cut the wrong way; … Read more
Are you thinking of using MDF to manufacture furniture in your workshop? Are you wondering whether you can sand MDF, or if there are any precautions that need to be taken when handling the material? If so, then read on for useful information that will enable you to make an informed decision. CAN you sand … Read more
Woodworking terminology is a bit different from the common math that you’re used to. While there are so many different aspects to measuring in carpentry, the linear foot and the board foot are pretty common standards but drastically different in definition. A linear foot is what you get from a ruler, twelve inches in length … Read more
Shellac is a popular choice among woodworkers since it’s a natural, non-toxic finishing solution that dries quickly and has a glossy sheen. If you’re working with wood, you might want to consider using shellac as a finish. There are several things to think about before applying it, including how long it takes to dry. Shellac … Read more
If you’re wondering “Why is my corded drill sparking?”, there could be a number of reasons why. Corded drills tend to spark when new or being used for the first time, when there is dirt on the surface of the motor’s commutator, or the commutator has a pitted surface. Some corded drills have a brushed … Read more
Jigsaws are an incredible power tool and can be used to make straight or curved cuts in a variety of materials such as wood, particleboard, plastic, metal, and even ceramic tile. Jigsaw blades come in a range of different shapes and lengths and are usually specially designed to cut one particular material. In this article, … Read more
