Painting is one of the most, if not the most, common ways of finishing wood. While it can be argued that painting hides the natural beauty of wood, which some people would call less attractive, there are many cases in which paint is the best finish to use. The only question is which paint is … Read more
Calipers are perhaps the most common instrument in existence for accurate measurement. By “accurate” I’m referring to something more accurate than you can accomplish with a ruler. While we may not think about it, woodworking regularly requires this degree of accuracy. Fitting a mortise and tenon, making a segmented shape like an octagon or a … Read more
If you’re remodeling a game room or setting your family room for entertaining, one of the things you might want to include is a bar. A bar becomes a nice place to congregate and talk, instantly providing a relaxed atmosphere, while providing you with a convenient space to serve drinks and even snacks from. Believe … Read more
You may not realize it, but your home’s furniture is probably toxic. Most furniture is manufactured using a wide range of chemicals, many of which are toxic. They may only be toxic when they outgas or when they burn, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous. There are two basic areas where toxins are introduced … Read more
Woodworking is all about shaping wood. While there are a wide variety of ways to shape wood, they can be divided into two basic categories: cutting wood to remove parts and attaching pieces together. Within each of those two categories, there are several ways to accomplish most woodworking tasks. For the most part, woodworking today … Read more