Every project starts roughly the same. You need something and think to yourself, I can make that. You sit down, pencil in hand, and sketch your ideas. With the rough idea in hand, you make a quick cut list to figure out just how much, and what kinds of...
Every project starts roughly the same. You need something and think to yourself, I can make that. You sit down, pencil in hand, and sketch your ideas. With the rough idea in hand, you make a quick cut list to figure out just how much, and what kinds of materials you’ll need. The next step is to then take a moment to get over the shock of how much the material is going to cost. Undeterred you decide to push on, but you’ve got some decisions to make. In this article, we’ll go over some of my thoughts on materials and the many things to consider before you begin that next masterpiece. Choosing the right materials for any project is the first and arguably the most important step in a successful project. If you make good decisions and choose wisely, not only will the outcome of your next project be improved, but the overall experience will be much more enjoyable. Things such as durability, strength, aesthetics, color, workability, cost, stability, and availability, are...
Every project starts roughly the same. You need something and think to yourself, I can make that. You sit down, pencil in hand, and sketch your ideas. With the rough idea in hand, you make a quick cut list to figure out just how much, and what kinds of...
A table at which we gather, discuss our daily lives with loved ones, share meals, and relax. This table is the “Dining Table”. Everyone needs some sort of table to eat at and nothing varies more than this one. Every culture has variations but what remains...
Is working to .001” in a wood shop feasible and if so, is it practical? The answer to the first part of this question is, yes absolutely. The second part of the question, about it being practical is a little harder to answer. It’s a kind of yes and no...
The Modern Work Bench If you spend a little time on the internet and especially social media, you’ll quickly be convinced that building a traditional woodworking bench is a must. You see them everywhere, built of the finest materials available and adorned...
Whether it’s a scrap of wood laying around or something shaped like a Star Wars blaster, a push stick is, in its simplest form, something to keep your hands away from the cutters we all use in our shop. We’ve all been taught to use them, but do we? There are a lot...