If you are looking for an affordable, light-colored wood that is easy to work with, alder may be a perfect choice. Alder is a common type of softwood that is often used in furniture and cabinetry. It has a uniform texture and a reddish-white or reddish-yellow to reddish color and darkens when exposed to light.…
When it comes to wood staining, you have many different options. I recently had this problem of choosing between oil-based or water-based stains, and whether you can even mix different types of stains. One popular combination is Danish oil and wood stain. But you may wonder whether you can mix wood stain with Danish oil.…
There are many different types of screws out there, and it can be hard to decide which type to use for your project. Countersunk wood screws have a lot of advantages over other types of screws, which is why they are so popular. Countersinking wood screws help to hide the screws; it makes the screw…
I recently had this problem of constantly being hunched over when working on my lathe. This can be a major pain in the neck, not to mention bad for your posture. A good way to combat this is to adjust the height of your workbench accordingly. I have discovered, through trial and error, what the…
Just last month, I was commissioned to build a walnut dining table for a family friend and they asked me how thick the top would be. I thought this was a great question as thickness brings not only strength but character. I’ve put together this informative guide to help you make the right decisions for…
Woodcarving is an enchanting art form that is rewarding and therapeutic. If you’ve ever looked at a carving and wished you, too, could pull off something similar, I can understand. My hands also itched to create whenever I saw a beautiful sculpture. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to get started and…