In my long years of woodworking, I have learned that there are basically four things every aspiring woodworker needs to know when cutting plywood. First, you need accurate measurements to come up with precise cuts. You also need the right tool, like the circular saw, when cutting sheets. Moreover, you need to be cognizant of … Read more
If you are here, then it is safe to say you’ve reached a point in your woodwork journey where you need to drill a hole in wood. Not to worry, we’ll walk you through the process with our tips on how to cut a hole in a wood piece with a drill. You see, it … Read more
Several woodwork scenarios, especially for making furniture, can make it necessary to add a groove to your project. You see, grooves are crucial to controlling moving parts and joints on furniture. One way to cut a groove into a wood piece is to use a router, and we’ll walk you through how to do it. … Read more
A friend of mine asked me the other week whether he could paint MDF without primer. Well, I said he could, but if he did not prime it, he would consume more paint than if he had primed it. Moreover, he would have ended up with a not-so-decent finish without a primer. Of course, Medium … Read more
At some point in woodwork, you will need to cut a curve into a wood piece. This applies whether you’re an amateur enthusiast or you’re already a veteran on the woodwork scene. Now you have the task, and we’ll present you with the solution – a jigsaw. Indeed, there is no doubt that a jigsaw … Read more
The bench dog hole is often a point of argument amongst woodworkers around the world. What should be the size of the hole? Is there a perfect size for the spacing between each bench dog hole? All these and more are common questions that fly around during such debates. In a woodwork shop, the workbench … Read more
Quite frankly, it is almost right to say that woodworking is not for everyone because it comes with many risks. You may accidentally cut your finger, for example, if you are not using safety gloves or you tend to be absentminded. You may also injure other people if you do not follow the safety precautions … Read more
So, you have seen your friend at work with his electric router in his shops, and now you are desirous of knowing how to use it and want to jumpstart your woodworking career. Well, the router is essentially a power tool in woodworking, and you need to understand how this versatile tool works if you … Read more
Do you know that you can set up a small woodworking shop even if you live in an apartment? Well, that was precisely what one of my woodworking friends did a couple of months ago when he moved out of his parents’ house. Moving to an apartment, he immediately set up a small workshop in … Read more