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 arenât 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, âlive edgeâ slab furniture is found in corporate boardrooms and the homes of the wealthy. That … Read more
Back when I bought my first cordless drill, almost half a century ago, they werenât all that common. That drill/driver, which was a professional grade tool, was rather expensive and extremely weak by todayâs standards. The 7.2 volt battery didnât provide the oomph of todayâs cordless tools, required longer to charge and the smaller battery … Read more
Making a cutting board seems to be one of those projects that every woodworker gets around to, sometime or other. Whether itâs early on in their woodworking journey or later, we all end up hitting a point where we decide that we need a cutting board and make one, rather than taking the more pedestrian … Read more