2013-03-04 15:05
Applying finishes smoothlyUniform coats are the exception rather than the rule with some finishes. To apply lacquers and Polyurethane finishes smoothly, fill a pan with hot tap water, and se… Read More
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2013-03-04 15:04
No one knows everything about woodworking, but, with experi¬ence, we all run into better, safer, faster, or easier ways to do things.Raising dents and scratchesEven the smallest dents an… Read More
2013-03-04 15:03
How can one person make a building that will endure for centuries when another's work falls and turns to compost long before he does? Take some time to study the skeleton of a well-fram… Read More
2013-03-04 15:03
Making billets"In summer, the green, felled log must be split within ten days, or the ends will dry out and check," our woodworker says. "In winter, though, splitting can be done as long as… Read More
2013-03-04 15:02
After felling the tree with a cut as close to the ground as possible, and freeing I he desired section from the rest of the trunk, Ykamato studies the wood for halving and splitting."I… Read More
2013-03-04 15:00
From finding a special tree nestled into a hillside to interweaving thin white oak splits, basket- making challenges the eye and hand, and rewards the craftsman with enduring creations that… Read More
2013-03-04 14:59
Basic, Commonsense Tool KitMeasuring tools:Combination square Sliding bevel Marking gauge Framing square Steel tape (10' or 12') Folding rule Compass Scratch awl Cutting tools:Crosscut saw (… Read More
2013-03-04 14:58
When you're ready to buy tools, shop carefully. Check more than one store, read all the catalogs you can obtain (the information they contain will save you substantially more than the few do… Read More
2013-03-04 14:58
Probably our most useful domestic hardwood, maple produces syrup for pancakes, school desks to scribble on ... and much more in between.These qualities make it more valuable than heart- wood… Read More
2013-03-04 14:57
Perhaps you've just completed a beginning woodworking course, or maybe you've recently assembled your first kit project. You thoroughly enjoyed these tastes of woodworking, and now you're re… Read More
2013-03-04 14:56
Often, minor details can mean the difference between a favorite tool and a machine that gathers dust rather than makes it, so as you shop for a belt sander, consider the following: Does the… Read More
2013-03-04 14:55
Unlike dimension lumber, which is milled to industry-established nominal thicknesses, widths, and lengths, most cabinet-quality lumber stock comes in random widths and lengths to keep w… Read More
2013-03-04 14:54
Belt Sander as Bench ToolThe belt sander doubles as a bench tool in many home workshops. If that's your plan, too, check to make sure the model you plan to buy has been designed for this use… Read More
2013-03-04 14:54
In addition to the cabinet-quality lumber available from lumberyards, home centers, and retail specialty stores, you have the option of mailorder buying.The number of firms offering quality… Read More
2013-03-04 14:53
How Much Belt Sander Do You Need From All Portable Belt Sanders Out There?When you begin researching belt sanders for your woodworking workshop or for other use, you'll notice that they… Read More
2013-03-04 14:52
Unlike dimension lumber, which manufacturers grade according to its use in construction as full width and length members, hardwood is graded according to the expected number of clear face cu… Read More
2013-03-04 14:51
Do-it-yourselfers find it hard to justify the expense of portable belt sanders, but this versatile tool is commonplace in the woodworker's shop. What they are as well as what they'll do are… Read More
2013-03-04 14:50
Until the late 1800s, lumber was sold by the pound, so under that system, dry board foot was less expensive than green wood. So obviously something had to be done.The system of measurement t… Read More
2013-03-04 14:49
Elegant and distinctive, rich in color and figure, and with working properties unequaled, walnut wood is reserved for the woodworker's finest projects. What's behind this exalted positi… Read More
2013-03-04 14:48
All cabinet-grade lumber begins as a "green" board (hat's been mill-sawed from a freshly felled tree - the moisture content of a green board will be 28 percent or greater, making it unsuitab… Read More
2013-03-04 14:48
Made of plywood, hardboard, and scrap hardwood, and custom-cut to fit your portable belt sander model, the jigs and fixtures to a workshop are the best choices to allow square edge sanding.S… Read More
2013-03-04 14:48
Made of plywood, hardboard, and scrap hardwood, and custom-cut to fit your portable belt sander model, the jigs and fixtures to a workshop are the best choices to allow square edge sanding.S… Read More
2013-03-04 14:46
Long-time woodworkers have learned through experience the importance of choosing their cabinet quality lumber carefully. They know which species perform well in certain situations, whi… Read More
2013-03-04 14:16
Frustrated that You have to pay for Woodworking Plans?
Building a wood project usually starts with finding a woodworking plan. Sure, plans can help, but they assume a lot from readers - ofte… Read More
2013-03-04 14:11
Your local hardwood dealer is temporarily out of black walnut and you want to build that headboard this weekend. Why not substitute?Some woods are very close in color and grain, and can be u… Read More
2013-03-04 14:11
Woodworkers who build cabinets or furniture always seem to be in need of just the right piece of hardware for one of their projects—hardware that meets a special need. Chances are good… Read More
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