How To Tell The Direction of Wood Grain
I hate shaving. Fortunately, I do not need to be clean-shaven every day, especially if I am working in the shop or the garden. Still, even shaving 3 days a week is an annoyance. But, when I do shave, I …
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Can You Use Pine For A Cutting Board?
A day doesn’t go by that I don’t use a wooden cutting board in my kitchen. All of my cutting boards are wooden, although I’ve used hard plastic cutting boards in the past. Two are of bamboo, and one is …
Is Hickory Good For Cutting Boards?
The cutting boards in our kitchen get a lot of work. That’s boards, plural. There’s one for poultry, another for red and white meats, and a third for vegetables. The one thing in common among the three, though, is the …
Is White Oak Good For Cutting Boards?
I’ve often been asked about the best wood for making cutting boards. Through my experience and practice, I’ve found that white oak is a strong candidate. I’ve discovered that white oak’s natural antibacterial properties and water resistance make it stand …
How To Attach A Glass Table Top To Wood Base
We’re woodworkers. We work with wood for the tactile satisfaction, for the love of wood’s appearance, for the grain, and for the warmth, it introduces in a room. But not everyone feels the same way, and modern materials have insinuated …
Blum 564 vs 563H Drawer Slides: What Is the Difference?
Sometimes you run into a dilemma with parts and accessories in woodworking where the manufacturer is less than clear or helpful in defining the differences between their similarly named/numbered parts. We ran into one recently and would like to spare …
What Size Screws Do I Need For Blum Drawer Slides & Hinges?
I’m always on the lookout for the best hardware to enhance my projects. After experimenting with various brands and types, I’ve come to a firm conclusion: Blum drawer slides are, without a doubt, the best. Blum drawer slides use a …
Where Are Blum Cabinet Hinges and Drawer Slides Made?
The cabinets in our kitchen close softly and automatically once the door begins to move. It’s a cool feature, and it keeps the door in place well without any slamming or banging about. The hinges are well-made and perform as …
How To Restore A Table Saw Top
Water is the enemy of wood. Water is also the enemy of cast iron. On wood, continued exposure to water leads to decay and rot. On cast iron, water/moisture leads to rust. We’re woodworkers, so why do we need to …
How To Fix Warped Cabinet Doors
We’re not sure how many times we’ve written these words: water is the enemy of wood, but it is germane to today’s piece on warped cabinet doors, whether kitchen or bathroom. The kitchen sink, the dishwasher, the bathroom sink, the …
Can You Stain a Charcuterie Board?
Wood kitchen countertops have become somewhat popular of late, and it’s an excellent choice for the home cook. We live near a sawmill and have access to slabs of a variety of woods at custom lengths. With a kitchen remodel …
How To Identify A Load-Bearing Post On Stairway
For those of us who like to do our own home renovation work, we easily and without doubt rip out carpet, replace floorboards with suitable plywood, and lay our own floating floors. We eagerly take down kitchen cabinet doors to …
5 Easy Ways To Protect A Wood Table From Heat Marks
Wooden tables are timeless pieces that add warmth and character to any home. However, they are vulnerable to heat marks that can tarnish their beauty. These marks are often the result of hot dishes, cups, or spills that seep into …
What Can I Make With A Wood Lathe?
I remember shop class in junior high school and working the wood lathe was my favorite tool to use. We made a matching plate and bowl, including digging out the inner bowl and the concave part of the plate, smoothing …
Why Are My Miter Cuts Not Lining Up?
As a seasoned woodworker, I’ve learned that the true test of craftsmanship lies in the details. Miter cuts, for instance, are more than just angled cuts; they are a testament to precision and skill. In this article, I’ll share my …
How to Install Drawer Pulls Evenly
Remember when you were in high school math class, and it came time to study geometry? Geometry? What for? How is that going to help me in life? Bisecting an angle? Jeepers! Well, here we are now, a few years …
5 Methods to Attach Table Legs: Mortise, Dowels, Pocket Holes & More
Have you ever sat at a table that wobbles? Perhaps a loose screw or two at the legs is causing that wobble, or the legs and apron were not well connected to the tabletop. If you’re a woodworking enthusiast looking …
Where To Buy Lumber for Woodworking Projects
After outfitting your home woodworking shop with everything you need, power and hand tools, etc., it’s now time to stock your shop with various types of wood for your projects. A few boards of this and that, pine or walnut …