In sewing, whether by hand or machine, ample lighting is essential. Good lighting helps you focus, aids in better stitching, and saves you from health issues like headaches or lousy eyesight (eyes focus better and get less strained with good lighting). Natural daylight offers one of the best light sources in any … Read more
Knowing about and understanding the basic components of a sewing machine will help you operate the device a lot better. This time, we are talking about the sewing machine presser feet. A sewing machine presser foot is a small attachment whose primary function is flattening and smoothening the fabric as it is … Read more
Who Needs a Tool Bag? Almost anyone who carries tools, whether it’s a construction worker, carpenter, technician, electrician or a DIYer, needs something that makes it easier to organize and move tools from one place to another. Tool bags minimize the chances of expensive tools getting damaged and misplaced. They also keep … Read more
Woodworking and working with other materials such as metal, and other DIY projects have one thing in common: the mess it leaves behind. Dust and debris is unavoidable as you grind, cut, and sand these materials. Besides getting everywhere, including your workpiece, the dust and fine particles from these materials are documented … Read more
Anyone who loves doing DIY projects and is serious about woodworking needs some power tools that help him/her complete the project quickly and efficiently. These tools also ensure that the end result is accurate, precise and high-quality. In this post, we are focusing on one of the most versatile of all saws: … Read more
A circular saw is a must-have in any professional woodworker or DIYer’s home workshop. This power tool is a special type of saw featuring an abrasive disc or a circular toothed blade to cut various materials. The blade runs at a very high speed to cut wood, metal, masonry or plastic. The … Read more
Wood joints, as the name suggests, are used to join two or more pieces of wood or timber together to form a structure. Whether you are a professional craftsman or a hobbyist, your ability to create wood joinery, where the edges of two pieces meld perfectly, is a testament to your talent. … Read more
A jigsaw is an essential tool for every seasoned DIY handyman. It is usually the first tool that enthusiasts purchase for their woodworking tool collection. When it comes to cutting materials, a jigsaw is second to none. It can cut a material into several different shapes and sizes. Plus, it also excels … Read more
Also known as a saber saw, a reciprocating saw is usually associated with demolition and remodeling jobs. You can use it to cut and rip out material around the windows and doors, because that is the most time-consuming part of replacing them. It can also help you cut through plasterboard, nails, PVC … Read more
A thickness planer is a machine you should research if you’re just starting in the field of woodworking and are gathering all the equipment for your woodshop. Every carpenter will ultimately need this indispensable tool, which has a variety of uses. What is a Thickness Planer? A thickness planer is a tool … Read more
Work benches and work tables are very important for any DIYer, newbie or professional craftsman to work safely and efficiently. Whether you are running a business of assembling and maintaining parts, woodworking, metal cutting etc., or are a hardcore hobbyist, a good workbench is a worthy investment. There are various types of … Read more
When you see a chainsaw, you might think of it as a big and noisy smoke-chugging machine. They have long been associated with some villainous movie characters too. The ones who think that axes and machetes are too low-tech. But in reality, chainsaws are an essential tool that comes in handy for … Read more
Introduction Your hands need the right kind of protection if you work a lot with them. Work gloves significantly decrease the chances of injuring your hands during work. However, they come in all shapes and sizes so it’s important to choose the right ones according to the type of work and work … Read more
We need our cutting tools ready when we are in a hurry to get work done. There is usually no time to stop and sharpen cutting tools in such situations. That’s why we have to keep them maintained and sharp; so that the tools are ready when we need them. Properly maintained … Read more