What Size Drill Press Is Recommended for Woodworking?
We all know of hand-held drills, and we all probably have one in our woodworking shop. They’re great for a …
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What Does a Woodworking Router Do?
We’ve written of routers on these pages in the past, most recently here, where we discussed the difference between fixed …
What are Clamping Cauls Used For in Woodworking?
Cauls are indispensable in your woodworking shop for laminating panels, and they are both utilitarian and easy to make. They …
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How Strong is Gorilla Wood Glue?
Perhaps you remember that old advertisement with a construction worker hanging from a steel beam after applying some Gorilla Glue …
Is Balsa Wood Strong?
How many of you remember building balsa wood model airplanes? The excitement of bringing the kit home, opening it, looking …
Is Acacia Wood Strong?
There are several trees mentioned in the Bible, including the cedars of Lebanon, chestnut, fir, sycamore, and fig. This isn’t …
Is Pine a Strong Wood?
We’ve written of hard and soft woods in the past, and each has its best uses in a woodworking shop. …
How To Extend The Rip Capacity of a Table Saw
In past pieces here on Obsessed Woodworking, we’ve written extensively about table saws. Whether it was distinguishing the different types …
Can You Cut Plexiglass With a Table Saw?
Most home woodworking shops will have a table saw. It’s a versatile power tool with many applications, and we’ve written …
What is The Difference Between a Random Orbital Sander vs Belt Sander?
Just how many types of wood sanders are there to choose from? Have you ever wondered that as you develop …
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Face Gluing Boards For Additional Thickness
We’ve written of wood glues, clamps, and edge gluing in the past here on Obsessed Woodworking, and we’ve either included …
Table Saw Kickback Prevention Tips
When I was in the eighth grade, way back before there were technical schools, ”Shop” was a mandatory subject. It …
Why is Wood Glue So Strong?
We’ve written about wood glues in a past post, and if you want to read up a little bit on …
What Is The Difference Between Fixed Base and Plunge Router?
The new dining room table you just completed looks great with its rounded edges cut and sanded smooth. The new …
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How Long Does it Take for Wood Glue to Dry?
Do you remember gluing things in school when you were young? Perhaps I’m dating myself, but sure, the Elmer’s Glue, …
Do I Need a Miter Saw If I Have a Table Saw?
Every home shop woodworking enthusiast has their favorite power tool, which they consider indispensable in the shop. Perhaps it’s a …
How to Tell Red Oak From White Oak Lumber
Sometimes the answers to questions are pretty obvious in the asking. This might be one of them: “What is the …
What is a Riving Knife on a Table Saw?
We all know a table saw has a blade. Duh? The home woodworking enthusiast also knows the blade turns toward …
