Dust Collection

How Do Cyclone Dust Collectors Work?

Cyclones by any other name…in the Atlantic and Pacific northeast, they are called hurricanes; in the far East, they are...

Joinery

What Clamps Do I Need For Woodworking?

Power tools are cool, and the home woodworking shop enthusiast usually starts with the list of them they think they...

Tool Reviews & Comparisons

Where Are Laguna Table Saws Made?

Among the many manufacturers of table saws in all forms and fashion is Laguna. While many woodworkers, DIY or professional,...

Finishing

Transparent Vs Semi-Transparent Stain: Key Differences & Choices Explained

Selecting the right stain is pivotal for both aesthetics and durability. Each type offers unique advantages, from the natural allure...

Hand Tools

Carcass Saw vs Dovetail Saw

Just how many kinds of saws are there? That’s an excellent question, and the saws you have in your home...

Measuring & Marking

What is a Sliding T Bevel Used For?

Every woodworking shop will have a wide selection of carpentry tools, both power and hand.  One never knows what tool...

Joinery

How Long To Let Wood Glue Dry Before Planing?

Many, if not most, of your woodworking projects will encounter gluing, whether you are gluing panel pieces to create a...

Saws & Cutting

Cross Cut vs Rip Cut Saw Blade Teeth: What’s The Difference?

If you are a woodworking enthusiast, hobbyist, or even a beginner, cutting wood will almost always be a part of...

Hand Tools

What is a Rasp Plane Used For?

If you follow us here on Obsessed Woodworking, you know we often repeat the mantra:  “The right tool for the...

Wood Repair & Restoration

How Strong is Wood Filler?

Invisible joints, pocket-hole joinery, and dowels have something in common.  They are all ways of hiding screws and nail holes. ...

Wood Selection & Properties

How Strong Is Bamboo And Is It A Wood?

With over 1600 species of bamboo, some growing a meter per day, it’s no wonder this ‘grass’ has sparked our...

Tips & Fundamentals

What Tools Does a Beginner Woodworker Need?

When we began the Obsessed Woodworking resource for the home woodworking enthusiast, we jumped right in with very specific woodworking...