It used to be that varnish was the go-to finish for woods. Long ago, varnishes were made by mixing a resin such as pine sap with a solvent such as mineral turpentine or spirits and brushed on a wood surface. The result was and continues to be the golden hue and hard surface we associate …
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Table of ContentsDust Collector TroubleshootingStatic Pressure in a Dust CollectorHow To Increase Suction On Your Dust CollectorA Good Start A properly functioning dust collector or shop vac system in your workshop is necessary for shop cleanliness and convenience – and your health. It is as important as wearing safety goggles and a mask that covers both …
Table of ContentsWhat Speed Should I run My Router?Is Router Bit RPM The Same as Rim Speed?How Can I Reduce The Speed of My Router?How Deep Should The Router Bit Be?The “Three Bears” of Router Speed In the story of Goldilocks, we know the three bears each had their own mattress sleep numbers. One was too …
Table of ContentsDust Collection Systems For Woodworking ShopsHow is Dust Collector Size Determined?Is a 1.5 hp Dust Collector Enough?How Much CFM Do I Need For Dust Collection?Where To Get Help Woodwork hobbyists know of the mess they create in their woodshops, those piles of chips and shavings that collect beneath your table saw or planer. For many, …
Table of ContentsDo Door Hinges Need To Be Recessed?Use a Hinge TemplateHow Do I Know What Size Router Bit To Get?Can You Use a Trim Router For Door Hinges?Final Thoughts on Routers, Bits, and Hinge Mortises Before you read on, go to your kitchen and open a cabinet door. Take a good look at the hinge …
Table of ContentsAre Biscuit Joints Necessary?Pocket Screw JoineryCan You Use Dowels Instead of Biscuits?Which Joinery Method To Choose? Joining wood is part of virtually every woodworking project in your home. Framing a window or door, building a cabinet, table, or chair, or adding shelves in your bathroom, are all projects where wood is joined in one …