I know that feeling of frustration when you spend an hour getting all the parts lined up and carefully applying the clamps, only to come back later and find out the wood glue won’t dry! Why? Most Wood Glues will dry within a few hours given the right conditions, however, some may not dry due…
The best advice I can give when starting your workshop is to start off with second-hand tools to cut down on costs. Woodworking tools can get expensive, but there is no reason to buy them brand new when you can get used ones in good or like-new condition. Both hand and power tools can be…
One of the most commonly used machines in my workshop is the bandsaw. It is such a versatile machine that can do everything from ripping stock to cutting intricate curves. Just a few months back, I was doing a lot of work with the bandsaw and I broke 3 blades within a week. As much…
One of my first projects, when I started woodworking, was made from plywood. I had everything ready to go, but at that time I only had some basic tools to cut the plywood. Maybe you are in the same situation. Do you need a circular saw or jigsaw for plywood? Both a circular saw and…
A few months ago I had just finished making an outdoor shoe rack and I needed to hang it on the bricks outside in my alfresco area. I started gathering together the tools that I needed and my first thought was can a cordless drill go through brick? Generally, a cordless drill can drill through…
Throughout my career in woodworking, I often get approached by others who are very interested in getting started for themselves. One question that comes up by most is, Is woodworking hard? Woodwork is not hard although it does require some patience to develop the necessary skill sets. Learning the basics is actually quite simple, but…