One of the challenges in using plywood as a material for projects is fastening the plywood. While glues, screws, and nails (the traditional fasteners) work, many newer pins and materials developed for the furniture assembly industry are considerably better. The only problem is that they tend to be expensive materials if you’re not a furniture … Read more
The Rotozip tool is part of the newer crop of power that has come out in recent years, adding more features to the traditional tools we all know and love. Like other more unique power tools, it was designed to cut holes in drywall. But the Rotozip tool has gone far beyond that and is … Read more
Of all the types of woodworking out there, carving can be the least expensive to get into. That’s not to say that it’s impossible to spend a lot on woodcarving, because it’s quite possible. As in any other area of woodworking, how much one ultimately spends depends a lot on how deeply the carver wants … Read more
Quilt-making is not a uniquely American craft. Like many other things, it was brought across from Europe by early settlers. But in the United States, quilting came into its own as an artistic handicraft. Through the years, quilting has changed in many ways, with each era having its style and even purpose in quilting. The … Read more
Those of us who work with wood are often stymied when forced to work with other materials. Yet there are a number of projects we might undertake, which require that we not only work with those other materials, but do so like an expert. Sometimes, the cost of failure is just too high to pay. … Read more