The shop vac can be an indispensable tool for woodworkers. At the heart of a shop vac’s performance lies its horsepower (HP), a key indicator of its suction power and overall capability. Understanding the horsepower of a shop vac is …
His name was Callachan. The “ch” distinguished it from the Irish version, and he was proud of his Scottish heritage. He was the fastest trim carpenter within a hundred miles. “Custom Cal, the Contractor’s Pal” was his business slogan, and …
We like oil finishes for our woodworking projects. There is something about the hand finish of rubbing oil onto the wood that is so satisfying, establishing that connection with the wood and the hard work that has gone into the …
Weight plays a part in woodworking, notwithstanding the fact we tend to think of woodworking as being length and width as we reach for our measuring tape or combination square on a workpiece. This is especially true of plywood in …
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 …
The best estimate available for the percentage of people who are left-handed is 10%. It’s difficult to measure this with any great accuracy because the variance in preferences and skills from task to task is great and because left-handed people …
There’s something about firing up the table saw in our woodworking shop, the speed at which the spinning blade reaches those 3000 – 4000 RPMs, the ease with which it cuts through the wood. Whether ripping or cross-cutting, great power …
SawStop, renowned for its advanced table and cabinet saws, has transformed the safety standards of power tools with its patented safety system. This innovation prioritizes user safety, ensuring protection against potential mishaps. We’ve extensively covered SawStop in previous articles, discussing …
Painter’s putty is a soft, pliable material often associated with woodworking. It’s not just about painting but about filling and perfecting surfaces. On the other hand, Spackle, despite its non-sparkly nature, serves a similar purpose but has distinct applications. While …
Remember trying to fit square blocks into round holes as kids? In woodworking, sometimes we actually need square holes. But why? Our drills make round holes just fine, and things like screws and nails are round too. One big reason …
We’re not sure how many times we’ve written these words, but they are worth repeating: water is the enemy of wood. Today’s piece is about that very subject once again, this time as it relates to plywood. In the wild, …
Choosing the right saw blade is key to getting clean, precise cuts when installing laminate flooring. The material used in laminate flooring is durable but can quickly dull lower-quality blades. With the right saw blade and power tool, you can …
Not every project for the home woodworker needs to be perfect or made using solid wood. A desk for the kid’s room, perhaps, or shelving for their stuffed animals or toys, might fit this bill. For these projects, plywood is …
Every woodworker and home DIY enthusiast has his or her favorite tool. It’s usually one that is versatile to the point where there is virtually no small task it can not perform. For us at Obsessed Woodworking, one of those …
Do you remember the first time you hammered your thumb? I do. It hurt like heck, and it was a long time before the normal pink flesh color returned to it, and the nail wasn’t threatening to fall off. At …
Danish oil is a hard drying oil that cures into a solid protective finish by reacting with oxygen. This polymerization process provides a durable satin sheen. Danish oil can be used as a finish or primer coat on wood. But …
Wood comes in a variety of colors by name – redwoods, green wood, and even whitewood. Redwoods get their name because of the bark and heartwood, with their reddish-brown color. The color comes from a high tannin level in the …
When you’ve chosen the wood carefully for your project, chosen it for its natural beauty and the grain that will present when it’s seen, you want to preserve that beauty and allow the grain to show through. Paint will hide …
