Traditional fireplace mantels are mounted on two square pillars, with one on each side of the other. This was so commonplace at home at one time that many consider the pillars part of the fireplace mantel. But more recently, the design of fireplace mantels has changed and become modernized. This modern move has included eliminating … Read more
Beeswas for wood works great as a finishing a project is just as important as any other step in building it. Proper finishing protects the wood and makes the grain stand out, showing off the wood’s true natural beauty. Depending on the finish selected, it can even help establish the piece’s mood, with a top … Read more
The miter saw table has become one of the most useful power tools in many workshops, replacing the radial arm saw, which has all but faded into the dustbins of history, if not the dustbins of our workshops. The miter saw blade is more versatile than a radial arm saw blade, but it is also … Read more
Having a home with a garage provides a lot of options for a family. Besides the obvious possibility of using it to park cars, garages are used as workshops, general storage and to store toys, such as boats and four-wheelers. The only problem is, no matter how big the garage looks when the home is … Read more
Phenolic plywood is somewhat of a misnomer. It should more realistically be called “phenolic-faced plywood,” “phenolic-faced plywood,” or “phenolic-covered plywood.” The veneer core plywood isn’t made of phenolic resin but is generally birch plywood. It is “phenolic” because both surface veneers are soaked in phenolic resin before attaching them to the plywood. This creates an … Read more