The table saw stands as one of the most versatile and widely used tools in any workshop. Its ability to make quick, precise cuts in a variety of materials makes it an indispensable tool for both beginners and seasoned woodworkers. …
I’ve been there, just like every beginner woodworker – meticulously measuring and cutting, only to find my boards slightly too short. It’s a common frustration, but I’ve learned the key lies in understanding saw kerf. By accounting for the width …
I scratched my head, looking at the drunken zig-zag cuts. After meticulously jointing, planing, and measuring the wood, what had caused them to go so wonky?! Before you sweep your crooked scraps off the table in defeat, let me show …
We all know in woodworking that there are many types of cuts – straight cuts, through cuts, non-through cuts, mitered cuts – and the power tool or tools we use to make these cuts depends on the type of cut. …
We’re used to cutting wood with both power tools and hand tools. After all, it’s a woodworking shop, and our projects involve working with wood. However, sometimes we incorporate a metal into our work. Perhaps it’s a piece of furniture, …
We know what wooden dowels are, and we have all used them from time to time, either in making something or repairing something in our woodworking shop. You run to the local hardware store, where you will find wood dowels …
Uneven wood cuts prevent a clean, level, and square assembly in our woodworking projects. We know these are all essential to a stable, strong, and secure finished project, whether a desk, a chair, a table, shelving, cabinets, picture, window and …
We have a project coming up in the spring that we have begun planning, for now, in mid-November. It’s a moon gate for entry into the meditation garden under construction out back. Moon gates are circular openings in a garden …
Every woodworker knows the significance of having the right tool for the job. But when it comes to circular saws, do you need the close-quarter control of a regular model or the powerful cutting power of a rear-handle saw? In …
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 …
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 …
Many of us have a miter saw in our woodworking shop. It’s easy to operate and can make quick cuts on our workpieces both at right angles and at miter angles. Whether a single bevel, double bevel, compound, or even …
I often get asked about the best methods for cutting thin strips of wood. While my go-to recommendation is always a table saw for its precision and safety, I understand that not everyone has access to one. In such cases, …
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 …
Paneling has a wide variety of uses and comes in a wide variety of materials. If you have added wainscoting and a chair rail to your living room or den, you’ve likely used a paneling of some sort – perhaps …
In woodworking, we often use power tools like the circular saw. But what if your saw suddenly stops? Maybe the blade gets stuck, or the battery runs low. This article will help you understand why this happens and how to …
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 …
Wondering if you can cut plexiglass with a table saw without ending up with a mess? I’m going to share pro tips for cutting through plexiglass smoothly, ensuring clean, crisp edges every time. QUICK ANSWER: Yes, you can cut plexiglass …