Mother’s Day is a big deal! It’s a chance for you to give a gift to the woman who has been there for you through thick and thin. And what better way to show your mom just how much she means to you by crafting her a woodwork piece that says ‘thank you’ the best …
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When you work with plywood, cutting into the wood can cause issues like tear-outs, and splinters. So inevitably, (especially if you want to stain and finish plywood), you are going to need to sand down its surface – and smooth out those rough edges. But those veneer ply layers can make sanding a bit tricky. …
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There are a lot of benefits to using pressure treated wood. As a result of deep chemical treatment, pressure treated lumber becomes particularly resistant to damp, rot and insects. Which makes this type of treated wood perfect for garden structures like fencing and picnic tables. However, this does not mean that pressure treated wood isn’t …
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Many carpenters use nailers to fasten nails into furniture. And having one of these powered tools makes it quicker and easier for any woodworker to puncture lengthy nails into softwood fixtures or hardwood boards. What type of nailer should you use with plywood? You can use a 15 gauge or a 16 gauge nailer on …
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We all know that Jet makes a wide range of power tools for all kinds of jobs ranging from lifting systems to metalworking. But are jet woodworking tools really any good? Jet tools are good mid-priced tools that are as reliable as they are cost effective. They may not be deemed market leaders compared to …
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There are wide variety of plywood types available, from the most popularly used softwood plywood (typically source from cedar, pine, or spruce), to the water resistant ‘Marine Plywood’. This incredibly versatile timber is used for everything from paneling to roof decking, and it can be bought in a range of thickness levels. But if we …
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Plywood is an engineered wood that is made up of thin sheets of timber veneer glued together. These multiple ‘ply’ sheets help to make this all-purpose material. Yet despite being made up of wood layers, plywood isn’t as durable or as sturdy as normal wood. And this can be a problem when it comes to …
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If you’ve ever sought after low-priced wooden board, then MDF wood often comes up as a go-to recommendation. It’s an all-purpose material, one that can handle a range of jobs from cabinets to shelving. And it doesn’t hurt that its price is easy on your bank account too. That’s all well and good, of course, …
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Whether you’ve just taken up woodworking as a hobby, or you’ve been whittling wood for a while, you may have heard about a popular lightweight material called Balsa wood. First used in the 1920’s (as the material of choice for model airplanes), this South American sourced hardwood is one of the softest commercially available hardwoods …
Woodturning is a skilled craft with a history dating back centuries. The value and popularity of the talent remain a classic choice due to the fact that we often favor handmade pieces over those that are mass-produced. In the times we currently live in, there is a greater reflection as to where products come from, …
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