What speed should my wood router be?
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Many modern routers come with variable speeds allowing operators to adjust the speeds as desired. This is crucial because different bits have different ...
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How To Sharpen Table Saw Blades (The Easy Way)
Table saw blades tend to get blunt after a few uses, but it does not mean that it is time to get rid of them. Put in some effort and sharpen the table saw blade, and it will be as good as new. ...
The Best Portable Table Saw to Bring on Your Job Site
Buying the right portable table saw is critical to ensuring your safety, comfort, and efficiency when your work takes you on the road. To help you find the perfect match, I have researched the most ...
How can I make my garden more secure
Note: This section is now in the archives and the advice service has finished but feel welcome to look over these previously posted articles. An important aspect of garden design, which is often ...
Understanding Lumber sizes
Easy projects - easy language! This section contains DIY woodworking and building projects or articles with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and explanations. About lumber sizes First a timber ...
DIY Ingenuity
The lads were working away when the main spring in their compound miter saw broke. For those of you who do not know, a compound miter saw is a circular saw on an arm that can be raised up or down ...
How to read and understand Plans
Instructions SO... You're ready to start that addition, you have received the plans from your architect or draughtsman but you can't make head nor tail of them. Maybe this section can help to ...
How to Cut a Groove in Wood With/Without a Router
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Cutting a groove in wood comes with several purposes. And since wood is highly adaptable, you can achieve your desired effect with or without common power ...
How to establish a building Profile
Ensure Your Project is Square and Leveluseful for square or oblong projectsStep 1: measure and stake the four outside corners of your project (fig.1). The stakes can be any timber, as they will be ...
A bit about safety
It's a good idea to get into good safety practices at an early age. General If you do not know how to use a tool properly, ask someone for help. This isn't just for safety; using tools properly can ...
A bit about wood
Wood used for building is referred to differently from place to place. In North America the wood used for building is referred to as lumber, where as in Australasia it is referred to as timber. So in ...
Handy tips
A few handy tips and hints that might help make the task just that little bit safer and easier. Tool tips Using adult good quality tools makes the task easierUse a sharp 8 point (8 teeth per ...
A bit about measurements and dimensions
Wood used for building is referred to differently from place to place. In North America the wood used for building is referred to as lumber, where as in Australasia it is referred to as timber. So in ...
A bit about nails and bolts
This page covers some basic information about nails and bolts. The terminology for different types of nails and bolts varies from place to place but generally, the same nails and bolts are used for ...
Creating a Ragged Paint Effect
Materials Needed Dulux Acrylic Sealer Undercoat Dulux acrylic base colour of your choice Dulux top coat paint, colour of your choice A collection of dry, lint free cloths sized about ...
Creating a Marbled Paint Effect
Materials Needed Dulux Acrylic Sealer UndercoatDulux acrylic base paint, colour of your choice.Dulux acrylic top coat, colour of your choice.Standard roller (10mm sleeve)SpongeGoose or swan ...
Types of Timber Stains and Finishes
There are a variety of surface finishes on the market that offer protection and enhancement to timber while preserving its natural look. Interior StainsDye Stains give a beautiful result on pine ...
Painting Exteriors
Which Paint, Where?PreparationApplying the PaintChecklist If you're painting a large exterior area, a little psychology helps. Identify sections and then prepare and paint one section at a time. ...
Painting Walls and Ceilings
Which Paint, Where?Selecting Tools for the JobPreparationPaintingCleaning UpChecklist 1. Which Paint, Where? There are two types of paint available for interior surfaces: water based or ...
Paint Brushes, Paint Rollers and Paint Pads
Even as we work and play our way through the high tech world of the 21st century, the good old fashioned paint brush is still the most preferred tool for applying paint in and around the home. 1. ...
Pebble Path
This project explains how to make a pebble path using 100x75 (3"x4") treated lumber for the edgings, 20mm (3/4") graded base course metal and a choice of a number of topings (pebbles, bark, shell, ...
Handrail Anatomy
One example Note: All lumber must be suitable for exterior use. a) Decking b) Joists c) Boundary joist: The boundary joist is fixed to the perimeter of the deck to give a neat finish ...
Deck Anatomy
Note: These plans and/or instructions are to be used expressly as a guide only. If contemplating doing any building work inquire at your local building department to find out what specific needs ...
How to Cut Curves in Wood
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Cutting curves, arcs, or complete circles out of wood is a skill that takes practice. Even experienced craftsmen often take many years to perfect the process ...
Water level
How to make and use a bucket and hose water level Materials You will need a standard plastic bucket and 12 meters (40ft) of 6 mm (1/4") nylex clear plastic tube or similar. Both items can be ...
How to Cut a Notch in Wood Using a Variety of Tools
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Woodworking experts consider it essential that every woodwork enthusiast learns how to cut a notch in wood. And the best part is that you can learn to ...
How to Round Wood Edges Without/With a Router
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Are you seeking ways to round wood edges? Several woodwork aficionados have different approaches to rounding edges. Generally, this process can be tricky ...
Making a straight deck
A method of laying decking boards straight Assuming the joists are fixed in place. If not go to How to Build a Deck This is an ideal method of how to lay decking boards straight and is most ...
How to set-out a building
Building Profiles How to establish the building line (profile, perimeter of a building) and ensure it is square and level. Suitable for square or rectangular buildings. Peg the four outside ...
Bosch 1617EVSPK Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Are you a woodworker? ...
Bosch 1617EVS Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A router is probably ...
DEWALT DWP611PK Review
WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Woodworking is no easy feat. It requires skill and knowledge of ...
Porter Cable 690LR Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Wood crafting is surely ...
DeWalt DW618PK Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In woodworking, a ...
K2 Telephone Box burned down
My K2 telephone box got cooked by Les Kenny I think my favorite project of all time would have to be the English K2 telephone box which I built back in 2012. It was a pretty good detailed copy of ...
Inch centimeter conversion calculator
Simply enter a centimeter, inch, or foot amount into the appropriate box below, click on the submit button and presto, all the conversions done. cm feet inch A very simple to ...
