Many people often interchange the terms “carpenter” and “woodworker” because both words seem to have the same meaning. Yet, upon closer scrutiny, these two words have shades of difference. While they may both entail working with wood, the daily activities attached to each term may differ. For example, if you’re a carpenter, you are often … Read more
Samuel Bentham, a British naval engineer, was credited for inventing modern plywood when he applied for patents for several machines that produce veneers. He elaborated on the idea of laminating layers of veneer and gluing them to form thicker pieces. This idea, of course, aptly pertained to plywood. Plywood is a structural panel made of … Read more
Do you know that the lathe might have been invented several thousand years ago? Yes, you heard it right. For this reason, the lathe might be one of the oldest machines ever created by humans. A lathe is a machine that rotates a piece of material at an axis, allowing the user to perform several … Read more
Many people would say you are blessed if you can earn money by doing something you love to do, and I would readily agree with them. Not many people get the chance to make money by doing the things they love. So, if you’re one of them, you should be happy and proud. If you … Read more
Your woodworking shop is your sacred nook, your inner sanctum wherein you can dabble in woodworking freely. Inside it, you can actualize your creative woodworking ideas without being disturbed by others. Thus, building a workshop for your woodworking activities is essential to becoming a full-pledged woodworker. Setting up a woodworking shop, however, is not easy. … Read more
Quite frankly, it is frustrating whenever your jigsaw blade bends while you try to cut straight. And this bending usually kills your cutting momentum. So as much as possible, you want to prevent it from happening. Several factors, however, can cause this bending, like a blunt blade, wrong blade type, too steep a curve to cut, … Read more
Setting up a fully-functional woodworking shop is the biggest goal of most woodworkers. Many woodworkers worldwide are not fortunate enough to have a workshop in which they can freely engage in woodworking endeavors. Of course, they surely want to own a workshop, but maybe they cannot afford one or have no available space. So, if … Read more
Wood contains irritant compounds found in wood sap that can cause allergic reactions. Besides, fine dust, barely visible to the naked eye, is the most detrimental to the human body. The use of powerful woodworking machines is indeed fraught with so many risks. So, it behooves you to take the necessary precautions to avoid injuring … Read more
Wood tables and chairs are among the most attractive pieces of furniture available. These furnishings are frequently passed down from generation to generation, becoming much-loved and used family treasures due to their natural beauty and warm tones. Normal wear and tear can eventually make the legs unsteady. Chair legs that are loose create discomfort and … Read more