I believe the Jigsaw is a valuable tool to have in your shop and one that I believe would be the most common tool we all use. A jigsaw is a saw that features a directional blade movement that helps one cut wood in unconventional ways guided by a stencil or one’s own hand. The…
(I have just updated this information with new plywood varieties for 2023) A house is good as its door and a boat is as good as its floor, goes the saying. But when you’re building your own boat, you have to go beyond idioms and get practical information so you can get everything just right…
Door frames are aesthetic and functional. Any mistake in the installation can make door use inconvenient. When it comes to the door jamb and finish trim for the frame, nothing is more important than the nail size, as it affects the durability of the overall frame. You should use 11 gauge, 2.5 to 3-inch (63.5…
Ever since working from home has become a thing, desks have left the office and become a part of the household. With a boom in content creation and streaming, computers, too, have become relevant outside of work. Whether you want to build a desk for your home office or a station for your online gaming…
I’ve been woodworking for a while now, and I love it. I especially love the look of a nice, glossy finish. A few months ago, I decided to try shellac and see how it would work. I wasn’t sure how long shellac would take to dry, so this is my result after I did this…
Finishing nails are sleek and nearly headless. They look great when appropriately fastened to a surface. Their functional utility is undeniable, but the difficulty in driving them is undeniable as well. I recently experienced this when I was fixing plywood back onto a cabinet. The struggle is real! Finishing nails keep bending because of 1…