Have you ever wanted to make a piece of furniture that has a ‘classic’ look along with the feel of bare wood? Yet at the same time, there are so many finishing oils – such as a matte or satin finishes – that can leave wood looking dull or unnaturally glossy. But what if I …
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When the nights get cold its important to make sure that you always have a stock of dry, seasoned wood that can heat your home and lower your monthly heating bill. However, it is a year-round task; you can’t expect to season the wood a week before cold weather arrives. Firewood requires anywhere from six …
Want to start a woodworking business from home? Well, put on your entrepreneurial hat, as we are going to reveal some actionable guerrilla marketing ideas that will help you start a successful woodworking business with little money. If your friends and family members regularly praise your woodworking skills, it is time to think about starting …
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If you take care of your tools, then your tools will take care of you. And taking proper care of your chisel set is especially important, as regular use can blunt and deteriorate these useful instruments. So, if you want to make sure that your chisels last a lifetime of where and tear, you’ve come …
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To really understand just how much wood is typically stacked into a rick, you first need to know the measurements of a ‘cord’ of wood. A cord of wood has the dimensions of 4′ X 4′ X 8′. In other words, it is four feet in height, has a depth of four feet, and is …
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In the world of woodworking we have so many options when it comes to choosing a wood finish. And with such a wide range of finishes on offer, we can use it as an opportunity to really personalize our projects. But, if you’re here because you can’t decide between a Lacquer and Polyurethane coat, stick …
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It’s a question that carpenters and woodworkers have struggled to answer for decades; can you really have too many clamps? Short Answer: No! But, when there are so many different clamps on offer, how do you figure out which clamps are right for you? And, to be perfectly frank, there really is an astonishingly wide …
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Every new woodworker has to start somewhere. And what better place to start than by focusing on getting your workshop kitted out with all the tools you will need. Now, it can be a bit daunting scanning through all of the different carpentry tools on offer… let alone trying to decide if you need (or …
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If you’ve ever worked on rough lumber, then you probably already know a little bit about a planers and jointers. Whether you are building large furniture pieces, or making small gifts, jointers and planers can help you make quick work of straightening and smoothing down timber. But lets say that for one reason or another, …
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Bench planes used to be a staple hand tool in most woodworking shops, that is until power tools usurped their place. The good old bench plane was used for shaping wood. But, nowadays, a half decent orbital sander can smooth down rough edges in next to no time at all. A bench plane is a …
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