Guide to Wood Carving Tools

wood carving tools and wood shavings n a wooden table

Wood carving is a timeless art form that has captivated people for centuries. Artisans craft beautiful objects from wood, such as furniture, figurines, and decorations.  In this article, we’ll take a closer look at wood carving, especially the tools that make it possible. Why Try Wood Carving? Wood carving isn’t just a … Read more

Safety Tips for Woodworking Projects

Safety Tips for Woodworking Projects

Woodworking projects tend to be exciting but dangerous at the same time. There are a lot of sharp tools and equipment involved that can hurt not only you but also others working alongside. This is why safety is a primary concern whether you are a novice woodworker or a seasoned professional. Being … Read more

All You Need to Know About Sanding

All You Need to Know About Sanding

What exactly is sanding, and why are we doing it? To begin, sanding can transform a mediocre product into a fantastic one. Straight from the mill, wood seems rough and is frequently covered in dents and other markings. Wood sanding helps to smooth the surface and bring out the inherent grain of … Read more

Make Your Working Environment Healthier with Dust Collectors

Woodworker blowing sawdust from his workpiece

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

Band Saw – A Versatile Power Tool

band saw in a woodworking workshop

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

What Is A Circular Saw?

close up of a circular saw

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

Introduction to the Different Types of Joiners for Woodworking

Introduction to the Different Types of Joiners for Woodworking

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

What You Need To Know About The Jigsaw

A jigsaw lying amongst the cut and uncut material

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

The Reciprocating Saw: A Hardworking Tool

worker using a reciprocating saw for cutting a wooden plank

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

Choosing a Thickness Planer for Consistent Thickness

A wood plate passing through the thickness planer machine in a carpentry workshop

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

Best Workbenches and Worktables

a DIYer's work table 

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

Guide to the Types of Chainsaws

professional lumberjack chopping a tree with a chainsaw 

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

A Guide to Buying Sandpaper

Different varieties of sandpaper 

If you are an enthusiastic DIYer, you’ll know how important it is to sand different surfaces. Proper sanding ensures an excellent finish whether you are working with wood, drywall or even metal. Sanding the edges and surfaces after cutting, before applying a finish, and in between paint coats makes the end result … Read more

Lathes for the Home Workshop

Lathes for the Home Workshop

Mass production and industrial development have been blossoming ever since the industrial revolution to meet the demands of an expanding global market and keep up with the rapid evolution and technological breakthroughs. The foundation for improvements and progress has been and will continue to be provided by lathe machines. Everything you need … Read more