How To Make a Thumb Guard for Wood Carving | Guide with Video
Last updated on October 5th, 2022 at 09:13 amNeed a homemade thumb guard? We have all seen the horrible injuries that woodcarvers sustain, and it’s heartbreaking. The thumb is your most essential limb when carving, and you do not want to ruin it by clamping your hand in a vise or wedging it between a…
Hardwoods (angiosperms) | What Every Woodworker Should Know
Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 08:53 amEvery woodworker will have used hardwoods (angiosperms) for some projects. It is a type of wood that has very high strength and usually comes from broad-leaved trees. We will look at some of the more common and less common hardwoods. Abachi (Triplochiton scleroxylon) Abachi is a tree of…
Can You Use Non-Pressure Treated Wood Outside? | Some Preservation Tips and Tricks
Last updated on October 5th, 2022 at 08:37 amBy and large, yes! If you use a wood preservative, ensure it is approved as a wood preservative. While tannins can be a problem using untreated wood, a wood preservative will help soak up the tannins in the wood. You can use non-pressure-treated wood outdoors as long…
Dremel 2050 vs 3000 | One Has To Go! Which Will It Be?
Last updated on November 30th, 2022 at 08:27 amChoosing a rotary tool does not have to be so complicated. Dremel 2050 vs 3000 may have you shaking your head. Anyone who has used a Dremel rotary tool knows how versatile these tools are. The Dremel 3000 is a true Dremel power tool and the most…
How Many Coats of Polyurethane? The Only Answer You Need
Last updated on October 5th, 2022 at 09:01 pmHow many coats of polyurethane should I use? I hear this all the time. Many people learning how to refinish furniture have the misconception that they need to apply certain layers of polyurethane to finish the wood. That’s not entirely true. It is possible to apply polyurethane…
How to Measure Band Saw Tires | What You Should Know
Last updated on October 5th, 2022 at 09:25 pmHave you ever wondered how to measure band saw tires? The answer is easier than you think. All you need is a tape measure, and getting the right measurements is a snap! The article explains that there are two ways to measure tires for band saws: with…
Dremel 3000 VS 4300 | Which Rotary Tool is Better
Last updated on December 1st, 2022 at 11:09 amEvery woodworker has their favorite tool. There are far too many to list, but here is a quick comparison of the Dremel 3000 vs the 4300. The Dremel 3000 is a well-known rotary tool for woodworkers. And the Dremel 4300 is a later iteration of the company’s…
How to Use a Portable Band Saw | A Detailed Guide
Last updated on October 1st, 2022 at 04:31 pmBand saws are effective tools that are useful in various woodworking tasks. There are many different band saws, but they all have one thing in common: they can make clean, precise cuts in wood. But why do you need a band saw in the first place? First,…