Orbital Sander Vs Sheet Sander | Which Tool for Your Next Job
Last updated on September 22nd, 2022 at 09:47 amWhat to buy, Orbital Sander Vs Sheet Sander? The Orbital Sander and Sheet Sander are two power machines that polish surfaces using sandpaper. The process that takes place to bring smooth surfaces is called abrasion. They are complementary tools. The sanders work in different motions. They both…
Orbital Sander vs Palm Sander: Which One For What Job?
Last updated on September 22nd, 2022 at 10:12 amOrbital and palm sanders can be used for various tasks, such as removing paint or varnish, smoothing wood, or sanding metal. There are some similarities between the two, but also some crucial differences that should be considered when deciding which sander to use. Orbital sanders are great…
Difference Between a Jointer and a Planer | What Every Serious Wood Worker Knows
Last updated on March 8th, 2024 at 08:38 pmDifference between a jointer and a planer Wondering what the difference between a jointer and a planer is? A jointer is a machine that allows you to straighten the edges of boards. It does this by passing the board over a series of blades that remove any…
Milling Machine vs Lathe: What’s the Difference? How They Compare
Last updated on March 8th, 2024 at 09:36 pmLathe machine vs Milling machine What is the difference between a lathe and a milling machine? Both mill and lathe machines shape and cut materials, but they are different machines designed for specific materials and cutting operation types. The two products differ in their operation, size, shape,…
Wood Lathe vs Metal Lathe: Comparison Beyond the Obvious
Last updated on March 8th, 2024 at 10:32 pmWood and metal lathes are the two most common types of lathes. The main difference between them lies in their construction. A wood lathe is designed for machining wooden workpieces, while a metal lathe is used for workpieces made of metal. Wood lathes are usually smaller and…
CNC Lathe vs Manual Lathe: Reasons to Pick One over the other
Last updated on March 8th, 2024 at 10:40 pmThe CNC lathe and Manual lathe differ in improved features and ease of use. The introduction of CNC has enabled the production of a wide range of items in a short space of time. Great innovation comes with controlling machines using computers. Let’s explore CNC lathe vs….
How to join two pieces of wood side by side for wood carving [UPDATED]
Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:09 pmHow to join 2 pieces of wood side by side Trying to join two pieces of wood side by side for wood carving can be tricky, especially if you are unsure how to proceed. I remember watching a carpenter I had hired try to do this, to…
How to know if a wood carving is going to split [UPDATED]
Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 12:17 pmAre you woodcarving professionally or as a hobby, but you seem to keep getting cracks in the wood? This can be annoying, and sometimes you feel like you need to throw your carving away because it has cracks. But there is a way to tell a mile…