Every spring I start thinking about projects I want to build in the backyard (instead of the basement). I also start thinking about tools. This year I’m wondering if the tools I’ve been using in my shop all winter will Continue reading
The biggest challenge in building something with wood is figuring out how to make two boards come together. Of course, in woodworking terms, this is called a wood joint. Now there are a lot of different types of wood joints Continue reading
What to Avoid when Buying Lumber at Home Depot It goes without saying that the best way to avoid trouble when building a wood project is to start with lumber that is straight, flat, and square. Of course, woodworkers who own Continue reading
My new cordless drill seemed like such a simple tool. I pulled it out of the box, slipped in a bit, and suddenly felt like I could build anything in the world. In hindsight, it’s amazing that little drill was Continue reading
As much as I like putting a nice finish on a wood project, that first whiff of fumes from the can kind of spoils the experience for me. I suppose it’s because I don’t like getting bombarded with a witches Continue reading
Pocket hole joints are no newcomers to furniture construction. For decades, commercial manufacturers have relied on pocket holes for super-quick and efficient assembly. Next time you’re at your local furniture store, take a peek at the inside of a cabinet Continue reading
Most of the problems related to driving screws have nothing to do with the screw itself, but everything to do with the pilot hole – or in some cases, the complete lack of a pilot hole. As tempting as it Continue reading
The height of a workbench seems to be one of the first things people ask about when building a bench. The fact is, there’s really no one height that works best for everyone. And that’s because whatever distance you put Continue reading