This is a list of posts tagged with the “General” tag.
It’s a question that’s asked by DIYers and people new to woodworking every day: what woodworking tools should I buy first? It’s a tough one. You want to feel confident that you’re making the best choice for your needs, but there are so many choices! Tools make woodworking easy, and they’ll help you build projects … Read more
Are you a DIYer? Or are you new to woodworking and need a few essential tools for your woodworking projects? This post will help to steer you in the right direction. Making the right tool choices can make your DIY projects more enjoyable and less frustrating. DIYers and those new to woodworking are often overwhelmed … Read more
Here’s a list of 45 DIY tools that you can use for your next project. They range from the very basic to some that are more advanced, but all of them are great for helping you get the job done! The letter P stands for “patience”: 45 DIY Tools Starting With P When you’re just … Read more
A workbench is a table used by a carpenter or other craftsman to hold tools and materials while working on projects. It can be located inside the garage or in a workshop, and its purpose is to provide a safe stable space for woodworking and/or metalworking. A good workbench has certain features that make it … Read more
A coping saw is a woodworking hand tool used for cutting intricate shapes into wood. These tools will allow you to cut a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, and even metals. In order to understand the coping saw, you first have to know exactly what it is. A coping saw is a type of … Read more
Do you know what MDF stands for? No, it’s not a new species of iPad or an advanced alien life form from the planet Proxima B: MDF stands for medium-density fiberboard. It’s a composite material, made of wood fibers and resins. MDF is especially resistant to warping, which makes it ideal for cabinets and other … Read more
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