Is Wood Recyclable or Garbage?

Wood waste made of broken pallets

Is wood recyclable or garbage? Can recycled wood be reused? for something else of value when you’re finished with it? Or, do you need to throw it out in a landfill? Using an old saying, we can rephrase the question like this: Is one man’s trash another man’s treasure? The short answer to this question … Read more

How To Support A Wooden Shelf

Messy garage shelf

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, … Read more

Why Should You Use a Carriage Bolt?

A green wagon made with carriage bolts

So, your plans call for 3 carriage bolts to hold the top planks to a frame. Why should you use a carriage bolt? Can you use something else? Well, the short answer is: You should use carriage bolts in order to fasten wood to metal. Carriage bolts make this process quick and easy. You just … Read more

7 Reasons Why You Should Countersink Wood Screws

Screw and split wood

In this article, I will show why it’s important to countersink wood screws.  Also, I’ll show what can happen if you don’t countersink. First, what is countersinking? Well, a typical wood screw has a chamfer angle of 82-degrees at the top. By this, I’m referring to the vee at the screw head. This vee will push wood away … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Dangerous Woodworking Tools

Woodworking safety glasses

In this blog post, we will talk about dangerous woodworking tools. Not all tools are the same: some are clearly more hazardous than others. There are many ways to cut a piece of wood. You need to find methods that are effective, efficient, and also safe. Modern tools allow the woodworker to make his projects … Read more

How to Find a Profitable Woodworking Niche

Notch carved out of tree

Tired of making things for everyone? Why don’t you find a profitable woodworking niche, and simplify your woodworking business? As we will see, a niche can help your woodworking business in many ways. 1. Find A Profitable Woodworking Niche: What Is It? So, what is a Woodworking Niche? A tree with a section carved out … Read more