If you have a sharpening stone at home, you can do a lot of things with it. It can be used for woodworking or even for something as simple as sharpening your dull knives at home. Whatever your sharpening stone might be for, one of the things you need to know is that you have to use honing oil on …
MDF is a versatile material. While MDF isn’t necessarily what every woodworker dreams about, this product performs well when properly applied. In this article, I’m going to share what is MDF used for. People typically use MDF for indoor projects like cabinets and bookshelves. It has a smooth finish that is easy to paint. It’s also easy to cut and …
When it comes to precise nailing, it can be difficult to choose between brad and finish nails. However, there is a difference – an important one. In this article, we’ll go over what you need to know. Brad nails have a smaller gauge than finish nails making them suited for detail work. Finish nails are also small gauged nails; however, …
Sawdust can seem like a nuisance. However, you’d be surprised by all the useful things you can do with sawdust from your dust collector. In this article, I’m going to share some of these secrets with you. Sawdust can be used to dry green wood, clean up stains, and mulch your garden. You can also create paths, use it for …
One of the secrets to achieving a strong finished project involves pre-drilling pilot holes in your wood projects. This trick allows you to magically join two pieces of wood without the worry of splitting your board. Pre-drilling pilot holes will keep your project precise, prevent your wood from splitting, and provide a stronger hold. Pre-drilling a pilot hole might seem …
Rechargeable drill batteries are expensive. It’s a shame to throw them away! However, sometimes a battery has lived its life, and it’s time to get something new. Rechargeable batteries have an expected lifespan given by the manufacturer. If your drill battery is losing power and in line with the expected lifespan, it’s probably time for a new battery. There are …