Matt Hagens 
Uneven wood cuts prevent a clean, level, and square assembly in our woodworking projects. We know these are all essential to a stable, strong, and secure finished project, whether a desk, a chair, a table, shelving, cabinets, picture, window and …
We know what blotchy means…patchy, covered with blotches, uneven, spotty. When it comes to woodworking, we know also that we don’t like blotchy finishes. A spotty and uneven finish on our project almost takes the fun out of woodworking after …
Valspar paint, known for its affordability and wide color range, often becomes the center of discussion among DIY enthusiasts for its performance. Consumer feedback points to challenges with coverage and durability, with reports of additional coats needed and premature peeling …
How steady is your hand? How accurately can you make a cut with a circular saw or a cordless drill? The answers will have something to do with your experience as a woodworker. Certainly, professional woodworkers are accustomed to having …
As a seasoned woodworker, I’ve often relied on wood filler to address imperfections in wood projects. Wood filler is essentially a compound used for repairing and concealing flaws like nail holes, cracks, or gaps in wood. But, can you stain …
You’re considering purchasing DEWALT tools and might be curious if the batteries from the 20v Max line of tools can be used interchangeably with the 20v XR line. Can you use a standard 20v Max battery with the XR tools? …
A wood stain application requires careful timing, especially when adding multiple coats. Done correctly, you get a flawless finish; when done wrong, you risk tackiness or uneven color. This article dives into stain drying times, environmental factors, and common pitfalls. …
We deal with sell-buy dates all the time in our homes. That milk container in the fridge says the sell-buy date was two weeks ago, so we wonder if that means the milk is bad and should be tossed. What …
DeWALT is a name synonymous with power, durability, and innovation in the world of power tools. At the heart of these tools are the DeWALT 20V and 60V Lithium-ion batteries, designed to ensure consistent performance and longevity. QUICK ANSWER: Yes, …
Back in the 60s and early 70s, it was tie-dyed tee shirts and bell-bottom jeans, the uniform of the day. Rock music, Woodstock, the aroma of cannabis in the air, but don’t take the brown acid. Colorful, each tee was …
Ever wondered if you can actually screw into wood filler without turning your project into a DIY disaster? You’re not alone! In this article, I’m diving into the nitty-gritty of wood fillers – from the trusty epoxy to the versatile …
Navigating the world of power tools, a common question I often get is compatibility, especially when it comes to battery packs. Maybe you own some Hart and Black & Decker tools and battery packs – are they interchangeable? I understand …
We have an article about the must-have tools a beginner should plan to have in his woodworking shop. We wrote this article with the woodworking hobbyist and enthusiast in mind and not for the professional woodworker. We wouldn’t presume to …
I swore under my breath when I discovered the polycrylic finish I’d lovingly applied to my refinished furniture had dried into a sticky, uneven mess overnight. Before you resign yourself to the same sad fate, grab some coffee and let …
When deciding between an 18v and a 20v drill, particularly in popular brands like DeWALT, it’s important to understand their power and performance nuances. The primary difference between 18V and 20V drills lies in the voltage of their batteries, with …
The human body becomes acclimatized to the environment in which we spend most of our time. We often hear about blood “thickening” in colder climates, and we get used to the colder temperatures; we hear, too, about those in the …
In matters of science and cutting-edge experiments, especially dangerous cutting-edge stuff, ethicists tell us we should ask two questions: can we do this, and should we do this? Dangers can lurk in experiments, and we don’t want to test a …
In a previous article, we asked the question of whether something that was hard can also be soft. In this article, we ask in the reverse: can something that is soft also be hard? We’re talking wood here, and we …