Anyone who has ever had to cut plywood for a project has encountered the big problem of working with it: It chips and splinters along the cut edge, especially when cutting across the face grain of the sheet. This damage is commonly grouped together under the name “tear out,” although woodworkers use other terms to describe it as well. … Read more
The idea of making aircraft out of plywood may seem strange to us today, but back in World War II, when there was a shortage of enough aluminum to make the massive fleet of aircraft needed for the war, plywood became one of the alternatives used by aircraft designers. The British De Havilland Mosquito bomber … Read more
Joining wood together in an attractive and secure way is the most challenging part of woodworking. It’s usually possible to tell any woodworker’s skill level by looking at their joinery’s quality. Experienced woodworkers will join pieces together with no gaps left, while those without much experience will not only leave gaps but avoid making projects … Read more
Wood serving trays have been in use for thousands of years, ever since mankind started serving food on wood. While the style and material of those trays have changed considerably, modern wood trays still maintain the same sort of functionality as they did in ancient times, even though the shape may have changed. Modern trays … Read more
As the use of electrical appliances has increased in the kitchen, it has changed the kitchen itself. No longer do most people cook over fire, with electric ranges largely having replaced gas ones. Tedious tasks which used to be done by hand are now accomplished through the use of small appliances. More and more cooking … Read more