What is the R value of plywood? In this article, we take an in-depth look at R values for common plywood products used in construction, as well as R values for sheetrock and OSB. What is R Value? R-value is a term that refers to a material’s thermal resistance, or its ability to provide insulation … Read more
Mineral spirits have long been a part of the painter’s tool kit, making it also a part of the woodworker’s tool kit. Yet many woodworkers know no more about mineral spirits than to know it can be used as paint thinner. Some don’t even know which paints it can be used with. There are many … Read more
Woodworking is all about shaping wood. While there are a wide variety of ways in which we shape that wood, they can be broken down into two basic categories: cutting wood to remove parts and attaching pieces together. Within each of those two categories, there are several different ways of accomplishing most woodworking tasks. For … Read more
Curious about house exterior wall construction? Want to build a small shed somewhere on your property, or try your hand at putting up a tiny house? Exterior walls aren’t terribly difficult to build, and the process takes a surprisingly short amount of time with the right tools and just a bit of know-how. This guide … Read more
Curved panels have always been a part of fine furniture, cabinetry and architectural trim. Considerably harder and therefore more expensive than flat panels, curved panels are one of the things woodworkers use to distinguish their fine quality work from more mundane woodworking. While not all fine woodworking includes curved panels, enough does that we can … Read more