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
The look of a bar or restaurant can be heavily influenced by the design of its tables. A wooden table with an oil finish gives the impression of a vintage establishment, while a modernist concrete top brings to mind something more minimalist. But even before you begin thinking about what type of table might suit … 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
Filling wood is one of those things that goes part and parcel with woodworking. Perfect joinery, with no cracks and nail holes 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 throw away every piece we … Read more