So your next project requires you to cut some 4x4s. This is a common question that even I sometimes wonder as I plan and ponder my next job. Can a miter saw cut a 4×4? A miter saw has enough power and the capability of cutting a 4×4. It can be cut in one pass…
This comes up many times in woodwork where you have to remove screws to fix a problem or you need to screw into an old hole. I have often pondered this so I thought I could share the age-old answer to can you reuse screw holes in wood? Screw holes can be reused if the…
This is one thing I find really frustrating. You finish assembling your new timber door and you find that the wood has some dents on one side. These will definitely show through your finish. There are a few ways you can approach how to fix a dent in a wooden door. A compression of wood…
You just primed some wooden boards for a project. The next step is applying paint, or is it? A buddy mentioned that you better let the wood acclimate before moving on, but you’re not so sure. Do you need to acclimate primed wood? For most woodworking projects and especially hardwood flooring and trims, letting primed…
Every good woodworking project requires some form of sanding to smooth the surface before applying a finish. During my time doing my certificate in finishing, many new woodworkers would ask me if they should wet wood before sanding? Wood does not require wetting before sanding to achieve a suitable surface to accept finishes. Water may…
There needs to be a certain measurable amount of moisture content in wood to keep it flexible enough to withstand manipulation with machines and tools. With many people storing wood in their sheds for years on end, it begs the question, Can wood be too dry for woodworking? Wood can be too dry. For most…