Introducing The Bosch PS130-2A. Great strides have been made in recent years in the development of cordless power tools. Mainly thanks to the massive strides made in the development of power tool batteries. With better Li-ion batteries being smaller and lighter as opposed to their Nicad and NiMH counterparts and paving the way for cordless drills like the Bosch PS130-2A Hammer Drill/Driver 12V MAX. At first glance. This nifty little guy, or as…
Finding Lumber To Make Reclaimed Wood Furniture
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 used for. Reclaiming wood is also often referred to as recycling wood and rightfully so…
Table Saw – Operation And Safety For Beginners
What is a table saw? A table saw is a very useful power tool to have in your home workshop. Used for fast and accurate ripping, cross, miter and bevel cuts into wood. The beauty of the tool lies in the quality and accuracy of the cut it produces. It does its job and it does it well but if not used correctly it will show no mercy in its retaliation…
DIY Woodworking Bench Plans – Plans For Beginners
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 height to add to the quality and accuracy of the masterpieces you create on top of it….
5 Essential Power Tools For Woodworking – The Beginners Guide
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 breaking his back just to saw through a piece of wood with his old-faithful buck…
Woodworking As A Hobby – Getting Started
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 and/or unique. It is a hobby that rewards you with an article crafted by your…