July 02, 2019
Coolest DIY Cooler Projects
Image Credit When entertaining friends, family and neighbors in your backyard oasis, there’s nothing worse than having to run in and out of the house to fetch cold beverages. Sure, a big old plastic cooler is a quick, if not inspired, fix. However, why not put your best foot forward and show off your woodworking […]
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The Way Wood Works: Understanding the Grain and Fiber
Since the beginning of time, wood has been among the most essential and desirable materials for building and craftsmanship. While exceptionally versatile, strong and beautiful, natural wood also can be difficult to work with. It’s inconsistent regarding strength, even sometimes within sections of the same piece. Its size and density fluctuate as it continually expands […]
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Where to Find Free Woodworking Plans
Being a passionate woodworker is a lot like being an avid reader diving into a stack of good books. You might have a massive pile of woodworking plans you want to attempt but have no idea how you’ll ever get through them all, and before you know it you’re all out and ready for more. […]
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Parts of a Circular Saw Blade
Saw blades come in many different variations. How does the actual makeup of the blade play into things? Let’s demystify this tool by breaking it into its four essential qualities: number of teeth, gullet size, tooth configuration and hook angle. Number of teeth: Saw blades will have different numbers of teeth depending on whether they […]
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What are Table Saws Used For?
Blades for table saws need to be able to perform a number of basic tasks extremely well. Because table saws are for long cuts, you’ll find yourself using them for many purposes and numerous materials. You’ll use your table saw for different tasks, particularly if you have other saws available like a hand saw or […]
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