Author: David D. Hughes

I just love creating things with my hands. It's amazing how little I appreciated learning these skills when I was younger. Today, it is a source of great joy. I whittle, carve, wood burn and more!

How to remove stain from wood without sanding [Easy Method]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:27 pmDo you have a piece of furniture, wooden floors or wood that is stained and you’re wondering how to deal with it without sanding? Whilst sanding is an effective method, it can sometimes damage the wood more than you need to, and you wind up in a…

How to repair cracked wood carving [My grandparent’s method]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:57 pmAre you wondering how to repair a cracked wood carving? Growing up, my mother always had a few arts and crafts projects. With each phase, we had to understand what not to throw away or break. Otherwise, you would throw away a stack of paper only to…

Which Power Carving Bits are the most important ones to have? You may be Surprised!

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:42 pmAre you considering purchasing electric wood carving tools? Regardless of how powerful the tool you bought to carve wood is, you will not get far if you do not choose the right chisel to use at the end. This part of the machine will be responsible for…

How to fix a Rotting Wood Carving [3 Easy Ways]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 02:18 pmWondering how to fix a rotting wood carving? Wood carvings have always been an essential part of my community, primarily when the annual town festival was held. The struggle to keep the wood carvings in good shape, even when it rained, has always been an issue. It…

VonHaus 8 pc Craftsman Woodworking Chisel Set Review [REVISITED]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 02:27 pmIf you are wondering whether you should get Vonhaus wood chisels, read on! Chisel sets for woodworking have become very popular lately. Since it is a hobby that has traditionally been passed down for centuries, many manufacturers are now trying to help various craftsmen perfect their hobby….

How to get rid of big chunks of wood when carving

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 02:30 pmAre you wondering how to get rid of big wood chunks when carving? This is a common pastime for many people worldwide, including my uncle. After school, I used to help him out a lot in his workshop. I suppose the prospect of creating something from a…

What are typical spindle speeds on wood lathes?

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:40 amAre you wondering what typical spindle speeds on wood lathes are? What does your digital readout say? These may depend on the size of the bowl. 6-inch bowls typically need speeds of between 1000 and 1 500 Revolutions per minute (RPM). 5-inch bowls require speed ranges of…

Ridgid JP0610 Planer, 6-1/8-Inch Jointer Review [REVISITED]

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 11:41 amAre you considering buying the Ridgid JP0610 Planer, 6-1/8-Inch Jointer? This jointer can get up your woodworking game as both a jointer and a planer in one. It helps to know what you are getting yourself into, which we will look at in this article.  It has…