Category: Woodworking Tips
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Does Hot Glue Work on Wood? Ultimate Guide to Hot Glue!
If you know how to use a glue gun, it can seem like hot glue can fix everything. So the skepticism surrounding hot glue and wood isn’t as “out there” as it might seem. As I unraveled a new woodworking project, I found out for myself: Does hot glue work on wood? I will definitely…
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12 Beginner Wood Carving Projects Anyone Can Carve
Beginner Wood Carving As a woodworker, I believe woodcarving is one of the simplest forms of woodwork anyone could get involved in. If you start out with the most basic projects first, you can quickly develop the skills and the enjoyment to continue the hobby. I find I get a great sense of achievement from…
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Can You Use Pocket Holes In Chipboard And Particleboard
Chipboard is the weakest among panels made from fiber, and pocket hole joinery is among the weakest type of joinery in woodworking. This made me wonder how strong the combination of the two would so, so I decided to test whether the joints would last in chipboard. What I found was quite surprising. Pocket holes…
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What Screws Do I Need For Ikea Lack Shelves? Proof
I bought IKEA LACK shelves around a month ago, and as fruitful as the end result was, I found it quite frustrating that there were no screws in the package. Had I known what size screws to use, I would have already arranged to have them by the time the shelf was delivered. Fortunately, the…
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Pocket Holes For Framing – A Carpenters Response
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…
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Woodworking In An Apartment – With Space-Saving Tips
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…