As a woodworking material, plywood has come a long way since it got patented on December 26, 1865. Since then, plywood had served only as an alternative to solid wood for several decades. Nowadays, however, plywood has become the foremost choice of many woodworkers. The reason is due to the many benefits and advantages afforded … Read more
The other day, I was doing a couple of nailing when my little nephew suddenly asked: “When was the nail got invented?” I could not quickly reply because I was so engrossed in what I was doing (but I actually didn’t know the exact date). But the little boy was insistent. So, I casually remarked, … Read more
You might be looking and marveling at how some woodworkers effortlessly install those intricate crown moldings. But frankly speaking, installing those crown moldings might look easy. Yet, its installation indeed requires skills and techniques. If you are a tyro in woodworking, you need to learn those skills and techniques to be a well-rounded woodworker. Besides, … Read more
As you kickstart your woodworking career, you will soon learn that nails come in various types. You’ll find common nails, box nails, roofing nails, finishing nails, cut nails, spiral flooring nails, and many other types of nails. Yet, one nail would strike you most as having an unusual name. This nail is Brad nail which could make … Read more
Wood is natural, so it is susceptible to decay due to the combination of fungi and moisture. Fungi are microscopic organisms that thrive on a frequently damped surface. If the wood is dry, fungi will not thrive in it. So, you need to keep wood furniture away from damped places and moisture-filled areas. But, contrariwise, … Read more
Using epoxy resin for wood slabs is the most creative and beautiful wood art for making modern tabletop and other furniture tops. One of the best resins in the market today is epoxy resin. It shows remarkable resistance to heat stress, and its other properties make it a highly recommended resin for industrial use. You … Read more
A friend asked me the other day about how long the pressure-treated wood can last. And my answer is that it can last up to forty years without succumbing to rot or deterioration. Besides, if you set it up underground, it might exhibit a high level of rot resistance. But it will never be impervious … Read more
The two-part epoxy resin is perfect for wood repair in various woodworking projects. The wood used in your doors, windows, decks, sidings, and many other parts of your home is susceptible to decay and rot. Even if your house is well-constructed, you will find wood parts over time, especially those of exterior trims of your … Read more
My old mentor in woodworking once told me that as a woodworker, I should also be an artist. I believed him, and I still do. Hence, I always want to raise my woodworking projects a notch higher by infusing a tinge of my artistic proclivity into my works. If you’re like me, who wants to … Read more