Now that you’ve purchased a bandsaw it’s time to put it to the test and cut some wood. Whether you’re making a precision cut or simply re-sawing, the first ...

Tales of missing fingers and trips to the emergency room are common in the woodworking world although these are things you can easily avoid if you keep safety ...

Humans have been putting holes into objects for millions of years, but it took a while for us to add electricity to the mix. While there is a style of drill ...

There were have been two big revolutions in the tool world in the past few decades. One involved the rise of Lithium-ion batteries, and the other has to do ...

There was a time when every tool was powered by electricity or good old fashioned elbow grease. Well, those days are long gone thanks to the rise or portable ...

While there are several “types” of drills, one of the most common styles outside of the classic is the impact driver. It’s far from new, but a tool that has ...

Human beings are rather inventive, and while it may have taken us thousands of years to produce power tools, here we are. Sometimes to look forward, you ...

So you’re in the market for a new cordless drill and don’t know where to turn. You are not alone as it’s a common problem for consumers, and easy to ...

We have often stressed the importance of keeping your drill straight and how to use a drill properly. Well, that isn’t always the case, especially if you need ...

In the early days of woodworking, prior to the existence of many tools, man was limited in his methods for joining wood. Early joints were made by lashing ...

While you can’t drive a screw with a hammer or use a rake to cut a piece of tin, some tools do have multiple purposes. The powerful little shop vac is one ...

Shop vacuums are handy tools that live up to their moniker by being tough enough to clean up a shop in a matter of minutes. They can handle tasks an ...

Shop vacs can remove debris from any type of surface, and they are known for their ability to pick up things a traditional vacuum cleaner cannot. They are ...

When you first slip your foot into your new pair of boots, you may be in for a bit of a surprise. Some may fit tighter than they did at the store ...

Any style of footwear is going to get dirty unless you’re a magician that prefers floating to walking. Sidewalks can dirty up a white shoe in seconds, but ...

For such a seemingly simple tool, there’s actually a lot to learn about the legendary screwdriver. It’s one of most useful and widely owned of any tool out ...

As discussed in our best screwdriver set article, these are one of the most basic tools that any home should own – but there’s also several variants of ...

Before you look for a good set of work boots, you must first understand their purpose. Sure, they are geared to protect your feet on the job, but what do you ...

Buying a new pair of boots can be an exciting, but expensive endeavor, especially when it comes to footwear designed for specific needs like work boots. ...

There’s no doubt that when it comes to wood, it’s not only an incredibly versatile material but also one of the most popular building materials, especially in ...

Woodworking is not simply a practical (and a fun) hobby, it is a form of modern art, combining practicality with the quirkiest over-the-top designs. I bet ...

These staircases are mostly custom made, and they would add an incredible sense of homeliness to any house. The custom woodworking is nothing short of ...

Rustic interior design is captivating and gives the home cozy atmosphere. With woodworking, rustic style is almost the central point when designing different ...

The exorbitant cost of hiring a carpenter to do work for you and expensive furniture stores have prompted many people to do their own carpentry. Many ...

Once you have prepared and stained wood, the final step is to apply finish to protect the timber. While the preparation stage gets the material ready and the ...

Hiring a professional such as a carpenter or a builder to produce work can be an expensive exercise. That has forced many people to seek alternatives. The ...

Let’s complete a little experiment: look around your home at the wooden objects you own. You might see a dining table, picture frames, doors, kitchen or ...

Wood carving is an excellent technique to learn. Whether you're doing it as a hobby or you'd like to make larger objects for around the house, wood carving is ...

Checkout the incredible table above – looks professionally made, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. This is the work of a woodworking hobbyist, just like ...

There are some things that are so fundamental that there’s simply no alternative. Let’s say you needed to cut a beam of wood in two – what tool are you ...

Trying anything new can be hard, especially when it comes to carpentry or home improvement tasks.  Using powered tools, like wood routers, can also be ...

Once you’ve got your workbench and first few basic tools ready to go, it’s time to choose a project and get building. You’re going to need plans for what ...

If you’ve never used plywood before and decide to purchase some for you next woodworking project, you’ll be in for a rude awakening! If you thought it was as ...

Ever felt the urge to build something with wood, but simply lack the time? DIY and woodworking seem like a real hassle – it seems like something that takes ...

Woodworking should be fun and relaxing and it is, IF woodworking safety is adhered to when out in the wood shop. Failure to follow safe practices in the shop ...

Once you’ve decided to get into woodworking and you’ve chosen a project, your next step is choosing woodworking woods for your project. In this phase of ...