What Is a Torsion Box?

What Is a Torsion Box

The dictionary will tell you that torsion refers to a twisting.  This article has nothing to do with torsion as twisting, but it is about some real woodworking that you might not be aware of yet. Think hollow-core doors, workbench …

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How To Prevent Tearout When Drilling

How To Prevent Tearout When Drilling

Drilling holes in wood is going to be a regular part of your woodworking projects, and we want to be able to drill clean and neat holes that don’t rip the wood as the drill is coming through the other …

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What To Do With Old Circular Saw Blades

What To Do With Old Circular Saw Blades

Most every town has a recycling center or program today.  We’re urged to recycle paper, glass, and plastic.  There are specific ways to dispose of ion batteries, cathode ray tubes, computer screens, and more. Metals are not usually included in …

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What Tools Does a Beginner Woodworker Need?

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 techniques, power tools, joinery, hand tools, and more for experienced woodworkers.  Not experts, mind you, but nonetheless experienced hobbyists. Here …

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Tips for Cutting Wood in Tight Spaces

Tips For Cutting Wood In Tight Spaces

We’re not sure here at Obsessed Woodworking how many times we have written “the right tool for the right job,” but this piece is a perfect example of that maxim.  Tight spot tools, if you will. It’s not so much …

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Why Run a Router Bit at High Speed?

Why Run a Router Bit at High Speed

Unlock the full potential of your woodworking projects by understanding the benefits of running your router bit at high speed. Discover how this simple technique can transform your cuts and elevate the quality of your work. So it is with …

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