Author: Derek

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  • Is Titebond 3 Better Than Titebond 2?

    Is Titebond 3 Better Than Titebond 2?

    Woodworking is a creative hobby that often requires the use of a good adhesive, especially in the form of wood glue. When you are joining wood together, the join will only be as good as the adhesive, so choosing a good product is crucial to building projects. I recently had to join some parts of…

  • Does Titebond Wood Glues Dry Clear?

    Does Titebond Wood Glues Dry Clear?

    So now it’s come time for you to glue up your project but with so many opinions about Titebond glues, does Titebond wood glue dry clear? Titebond 1, 2 & 3 wood glue does not dry clear. The Titebond original dries to a slightly yellow color while Titebond 2 dries to dark yellow and Titebond…

  • Is Wood Turning Dangerous? Things You Must Know

    Is Wood Turning Dangerous? Things You Must Know

    A close friend has recently started his own woodworking shop and he has taken an interest in Woodturning. Knowing very little about it he recently asked me; is wood turning dangerous? I shared the following with him. Woodturning is very dangerous and can cause injuries such as dust inhalation, allergies, bruises, deep cuts, broken bones,…

  • 10 Ways To Buy Wood For Woodworking

    10 Ways To Buy Wood For Woodworking

    There are several easy ways to get wood for your projects. Whether you need specialized board types, have a strict budget limit, or want to take the middleman out of the equation and buy wholesale, there are plenty of options. I am going to provide you with the information you need to stock your shop…

  • Why Does My Screwdriver Or Drill Tip Slip

    Why Does My Screwdriver Or Drill Tip Slip

    I was watching a relative the other day trying to screw in some screws and no matter what he did, the screwdriver tip kept slipping out of the screws and ruining the heads. So why does the screwdriver or drill slip out of a screw? A screwdriver or drill tip will slip from a Phillips…

  • The Real Cost Of Starting Your Woodwork Hobby

    The Real Cost Of Starting Your Woodwork Hobby

    The time has come. You have watched all the youtube videos and you just love woodwork and you want to get started with woodwork as a hobby rather than a business. I know you are worried about the cost as those were my exact thoughts. What is the cost of getting started in woodworking? The…