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What Woodworking Tools Should I Buy First? (Beginner Cheat-Sheet)

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

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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Woodworking Without a Jointer or a Planer

Woodworking Without a Jointer or a Planer (Easy Tips And Tricks)

Woodworking Tips

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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Woodworking Things To Make And Sell

12 Profitable Woodworking Things To Make And Sell From Home

Woodwork Projects

So you have a knack for making handcrafted woodwork items, and now, you’re ready to turn those crafts into cash. Lucky for you, as a woodworking enthusiast, you have a hobby that can easily turn into a profitable side hustle. What Can I Make Out Of Wood To Sell? The answer to this is pretty …

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20 Awesome Woodworking Gifts To Make For Your Dad

Woodwork Projects

The papa bear in your life deserves to be made a real fuss of this year. And thats why you want to give him a heartfelt keepsake for being the best dad in the world. Well then, you’ve come to the right place! A personalized present is the ideal gift to make him feel like …

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What Is A Bench Plane Used For

What Is A Bench Plane Used For? | A Classic Carpenters Hand Tool

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

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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Matte vs Satin Finish on Hardwood Floors

Woodworking Tips

Before you give your hardwood floor a much needed coat of finish, you need to be sure that your choice of floor finish is absolutely the right one for you. And the choice between a matte finish and a satin finish isn’t as easy as one might think. And here’s why; the glossy appearance of …

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Woodworking 101: Can You Paint Pressure Treated Wood?

Woodworking Basics

Using pressure treated wood for outdoor projects – such as decking and front doors – is essential. That’s because pressure treated wood is great at resisting rot and wood-nesting bugs. But the after effect of pressure-treating wood isn’t particularly pleasing to look at. So its no wonder you’re asking yourself; can you paint pressure treated …

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All About Danish Oil: Advantages and Disadvantages

Woodworking Basics

A woodwork project isn’t done until you give it a finish. So treating the wood with a quality polyurethane or varnish coat is essential if you want to give your newly made craft a rich color whilst also protecting it from damp and dirt. There are a multitude of oils you could use for wood …

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Why Are Carpenter Pencils Flat

Woodworking 101: Why Are Carpenter Pencils Flat?

Woodworking Basics

The ever reliable carpenters pencil. Every woodworking enthusiast knows that their toolbox wouldn’t be complete without one of these time-tested pieces of kit. The very first graphite pencils were created way back in 1565, but it didn’t take too long after for carpenters to discover that these simple markers could prove very useful in their …

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Woodworking When You Live In An Apartment

Woodworking When You Live In An Apartment (5 Tips)

Woodworking Basics

Woodworking is one of the most useful and fun skills to have, but it’s also one of the loudest pastimes around. So what should a woodworker do if they want to set up their own workshop in their apartment? If you live in an apartment you can easily setup your own woodwork shop. For example; …

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