Drills for woodworking. Power drills are more often than not a DIY fanatics first power tool purchased and with good reason. Their ability to chew holes in wood and various other materials or drive a screw with ease is what make them an essential power tool for woodworking. Although a power drills function is a simple … Read more
A push stick A simple and easily produced tool that might just save you from a world of discomfort. This is the Woodwork Junkie “How to?” – DIY table saw push stick making tutorial for beginners. What it is. A push stick is a tool that can be bought or alternatively, easily produced yourself and … Read more
Removing rust from your tools. Most tools are made from steel, strong, durable and built to last. Unfortunately, steel has one major downfall. Like everything it decomposes and in the case of steel the decomposition occurs in the form of rust. What is rust? Rust is formed when iron (Fe), which is present in most types … Read more
Getting going with your own woodworking shop. You’ve decided to take up woodworking and now you want to get rolling. First, you’ll need a place to hone your craft. A shop, or more specifically a home woodworking workshop. Your shop, to be the origin of your brand and the birthplace of all your future masterpieces. Plan your … Read more
Woodworking with clamps. Clamps, and using them correctly, are a key aspect of any woodworking operation. Woodworking with clamps can assist with building high-quality wooden articles while any woodworker worth his salt will agree, you can never have too many clamps. Importance of clamping? In the wonderful world of woodworking, it is the level of accuracy … Read more
Woodworking with reclaimed lumber. Making reclaimed wood furniture has become a very popular branch of woodworking as of late. Mainly due to the often low cost of salvaging wood when compared to buying new processed virgin wood, in addition, weathered or discolored wood can add a great deal of character to the projects it is … Read more
Building a simple woodworking bench – For beginners As discussed in a previous post, a workbench is not only a great project for a beginner at woodworking but also an integral part of a home workshop. Your bench will be the cornerstone of your shop that provides you with a flat surface at a comfortable … Read more
Power to the beginner. For millennia skilled craftsmen have worked and create with wood, one of the first materials to be worked by man, with crude and time-consuming tools to shape and build. In the ancient world, from Egypt to China, building shelter, furniture, transport and even more tools. But unlike poor Gordianus in ancient Rome … Read more
Considering woodworking as a hobby? Woodworking is defined as the skill of crafting things from wood. A skill I firmly believe anyone can possess. With a little know-how and the right tools, working with wood can be lots of fun and not at all overly complicated. Not to mention the gratification of creating something beautiful, functional … Read more