How to become a woodworker? There are no formal qualifications required for you to become a woodworker. I would say that the number one requirement is that you have a love and passion for woodworking. Today woodworkers find employment in many different ways, the largest employers being large commercial manufacturing units. On the other end […]
This post talks about some of the very popular woodworking joints that you are apt to use in your projects. But everyone knows that gluing is just as important part of joinery. So before we begin with the joints, here is a very useful tip regarding gluing two pieces of wood. You know how the […]
This is a heady topic to tackle because when it comes to wooden toys, there are just so many great projects to choose from. And new ideas are born every day. Important Things To Keep In Mind One of the first things that you need to tackle is the legal requirements for making anything […]
Should you buy a CNC router? Can you build one at home? What is CNC woodworking? CNC woodworking is an automated form of woodworking, where a machine cuts, shapes and engraves wood without any human interference, after the initial setup. The full form of CNC is “computer numeric control”. Don’t fret over how complicated that […]
Well, technically you can make any wood project with hand tools. But some just go faster than others. This is a list of hand tool woodworking projects that can be made with minimum fuss and time spent, and yet are very popular and high selling items. Simple Wooden Boxes. There is all kind of projects […]
Your cordless drill can deliver good performance for many years if you use it and treat it with care. But your drill battery is likely to die out much before that, making your cordless drill virtually useless. But if you know the correct battery reconditioning methods, you can make the battery work like new for […]
A great way to save on the cost of setting up a woodshop is starting from your own garage. Plus you will enjoy the convenience of working from home. With hard economic times, being able to do something for an earn extra money is great. Woodworking is one of the most loveable art and hobby […]
There are 3 major types of batteries you will find in your woodworking cordless tool. They are Li-ion, NiCd and NiMh. Different Kinds Of Cordless Tool Batteries Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) A modern, expensive woodworking cordless tool from a reputed manufacturer is most likely to have a Li-ion battery. Li-ion is the newest battery technology and the […]
Your power tool batteries will lose power gradually. That is bound to happen. Eventually you will have to throw out the lifeless battery from your cordless woodworking tool and get a new one. But there is a LOT you can do to increase the life of the battery. You can even make it last for […]
Jigs are accessories that make the woodworking task at hand easier. There are many kinds of jigs that make using a tool faster, easier and safer. For example, a jig to make ‘dovetails’ will help you to do the job much faster using your hand tools. In this post we will look at some commonly […]
