IKEA furniture’s best (and often annoying aspect) is that you get to assemble it yourself. But whenever the end product isn’t perfect, you might doubt your own assembly instead of the product itself. As an owner of an IKEA bed, I can understand the hundreds of complaints about the slats falling off. I have had…
If you’ve worked with plywood, you know that its rigidity, quality, and load-bearing capacity depend on its grade. Cabinet-grade plywood is most commonly used for cabinetry and shelf-building. I have been working with plywood for the last 20 years as a cabinetmaker, and this is what I have learned about plywood warping. Cabinet-grade plywood will…
IKEA bed frames are very stylish and are often designed to match a wide range of interior aesthetics. But despite complementing decor from all around the world, these bed frames are not very size-friendly to non-IKEA mattresses. IKEA Bed Frames do not fit standard mattresses, except in very few instances. It is best not to…
Walnut table tops have a very admirable aesthetic, which is also the primary reason for the wood’s selection in this application. But since Walnut can change color over time or appear faded, to begin with, it must be finished right so it can maintain its appearance or look even better. The best finish for a…
In my 20 years of woodworking, I have come across different sub-crafts within this profession. Spoon-carving is a niche that some people dedicate their entire lives to. Others shave a few blocks of whittling wood and make spoons to put on their resumes. But both types of people need to answer one question: which wood…
If you have been watching YouTube videos to discover woodworking ideas or to learn how to build specific projects, you might have seen a domino joiner. Most top woodworking YouTubers use it instead of dowels but which should you use in the battle of the domino joiner vs. dowels? A Domino Joiner is quicker and…