Sharpening Chisels Most serious woodworkers and DIY-ers have a set of chisels in their toolbox, but all too often, those chisels aren’t sharp enough to be much more useful than glorified paint can openers. Using a dull tool is not only terribly frustrating, but also quite a safety hazard. A dull tool requires more effort … Read more
Epoxy is frequently used for garage floors because it’s strong, reliable, and easy to apply at an affordable price. When choosing the best type of epoxy for a garage, it’s important to consider the condition of your concrete base, the weight you need your flooring to hold, and what color/design you prefer your flooring to … Read more
Starting in the 1930s and continuing through the 1950s, there was a major change to how homes were built. Interior walls, which had previously been made of lath and plaster went through a transformation, with the preferred material of choice becoming plasterboard or drywall. Although these might seem like two different materials, they are actually … Read more
Most reupholstery projects are usually best left to the professionals, as they require a heavy-duty sewing machine. There is an exception though; that’s reupholstering dining room chairs. The vast majority of dining room chairs don’t require any sewing to reupholster them, unless they have a removable cushion that is made with piping on the edges. … Read more
Filling wood is one of those things that goes part and parcel with woodworking. Perfect joinery, with no cracks and nail hole to fill is theoretically possible, as shown by the work of some of the finest woodworkers. But even they often have something that needs a bit of filling. Unless we are going to … Read more