A drill press is an incredibly useful tool, ignored by many woodworkers. Originally developed to be a metalworking tool, the drill press definitely has a place in the modern wood shop. It provides a means of drilling holes much more accurately than can be done with a handheld drill. It’s especially good at holding perfect … Read more
Wooden cars are classic toys, of the type that our granddads and great-granddads played with. They’re the kind of toys which can be made in any woodworking shop, even one with limited tools. Most are rather simple, although there are plenty of examples of some really complex wood cars out there. It’s natural that toy … Read more
Whoever invented the wood screw deserves a prize. Working with screws makes woodworking much simpler than having to peg everything and screws often provide a much stronger bond than nails. But screws and wood aren’t a perfectly matched pair. There are times when the screw hole is just made too big; other times when the … Read more
Guitars and the use of guitars have changed through the years. What once started out as an acoustic folk instrument eventually led to the refinement of classical guitar music. In more recent times, guitars have become a mainstream instrument, not only in playing folk music, but a whole gambit of different genres. Today, guitars are … Read more
Wood slab tables, bars and countertops have had a resurgence in popularity in recent years. While wood slabs have been in use for years, they were mostly considered a fringe style, used by hippies and other non-conformists. But today, “live edge” slab furniture is found in corporate boardrooms and the homes of the wealthy. That … Read more