Selecting the right adhesive is critical for any project. Adhesives are not the same and making the wrong selection can mar the appearance of the project. Worse, the wrong adhesive or the wrong application of that adhesive may make the joint fail, causing the loss or destruction of the project. The “right adhesive” or “best … Read more
There are many reasons why shopping at the big home improvement centers is better than at the local lumberyard. First, lumber yards focus on carrying lumber, while lumber yards are only a tiny portion of a home improvement center. When the first Home Depot opened in 1979, part of their advertising claimed they had everything. Lowe’s has … Read more
Since its introduction in the mid-1800s, plywood has grown in popularity and use. Today, over 700 million cubic feet of plywood is manufactured and used every year. The number of plywood products has grown significantly, now including a large number of engineered wood products, such as OSB, MDF and particleboard. Likewise, the number of uses … Read more
Laser engraving has increased in popularity in recent years. What once started out as a professional option has only entered the realm of the hobbyist as lower cost machines have entered into the market. It is possible to make a hobby out of laser engraving alone or to combine it with other woodworking skills, making … Read more
Many products used in the construction of home have a potential of being dangerous to our health. This is unintentional on the part of the manufacturers, but the risk exists even so. While the wood and other major components themselves aren’t dangerous, some of the chemicals they are treated with can be toxic. One striking … Read more