Ikea floating shelves are very popular in people’s homes as more and more homeowners are looking for that seamless and uncluttered look. From my 30 years as a cabinetmaker, floating shelves became an everyday occurrence and I have cut down more than 20 of these. I would often get asked can Ikea floating shelves be…
Recently I had to knock up some frames for a home extension I am doing. I saw this topic come up a few times in my carpeting career so I decided to do an experiment on one of my small wall frames. Can you use pocket holes for framing? Pocket holes can be used for…
They say the router is one of the most useful tools in your shop. I was using my router the other day and the finish left by the bit had burn marks and didn’t feel smooth. This made me wonder how long it had been since I sharpened it. I decided to research this a…
Plywood is inexpensive, simple to apply, and looks fantastic when done right. One of the most common problems associated with plywood is the rough, jagged edges and tear-outs that emerge from cutting through the thin veneers. Nothing is more annoying than working on a clean job, only to have your lines frayed and damaged. So…
I have found that Harbor Freight Dust Collectors are very popular and many people want to get the pipe size right to ensure you get the best suction. Since I own one and have done the setup myself, I thought I should share what size pipe for harbor Freight dust collectors? The best pipe size…
Woodworking in an apartment can seem impossible because of the space you think you may need. Recently I helped a friend set up a workshop in her apartment and it actually turned out better than I thought. Here is what we learned from the process of how to woodwork in an apartment. Woodworking in an…