There are myriad reasons that require the cutting of a curve for the home do-it-yourselfer in a piece of wood, plywood or drywall. The prospect of cutting such a curve can pose a daunting challenge to novice and expert DIY’ers alike. However, with the right tools and knowhow, cutting curves needn’t cause a panic attack. … Read more
One of the benefits with using plywood sheets is their size—dimensions of plywood in the US normally come in 4’ x 8’ sheets (125 x 250 cm metric). For larger-scale projects with significant surface area to cover such as roofs and subflooring, plywood sheets make quick work of covering these large areas. The size of … Read more
It doesn’t matter whether you’re building a large number of custom kitchen cabinets for your own home, a simple bathroom vanity or a place to store your tools out in your shop, basic cabinet construction follows a relatively straightforward formula. At their core, cabinets are simply large boxes that are further subdivided into shelves, drawers … Read more
How to Achieve Straight Cuts Achieving straight smooth cuts in plywood sheets will depend on the tools available. You will at least need a good quality handheld power saw and a straight guide. A good quality sharp blade will be an advantage. Modern professional hand power saws are made to run on specially designed saw … Read more
Wooden draining boards were a common sight in kitchens in the early part of the 20th century, when kitchens were built in place by carpenters, instead of being “installed” in modular form as they are now. These draining boards were made by hand. The process is very similar to that used to make a cutting … Read more