Sure, a drum sander is not a vital tool for wood-workers. But this one sticks in my craw anyway!I felt the design was utter crap. It wouldn’t keep alignment on the 4 lead screws. Which meant I couldNEVER sand anything evenly…and everything I used it on turned out thicker on one...
So I beganmentoring and helping other woodworkers– from all around the world – take their creations to the next level. And as I talked to these beginner, novice and sometimes expert wood-workers,I began to see a pattern… The Most Common Problems Beginner Woodworkers Face AreTool Selection...
this next step was a personal preference, as you could totally just caulk and paint over the wood in between the shelving, but i really loved the look of reeded moulding in between the shelving, so i bought some 2.25″ wide reeded moulding at Home Depot. we cut that moulding to the cor...
26. Gather Your Cooking Essentials with a Metal and Wood Tray This idea uses a round metal and wood tray to gather at one place the most used cooking additions. Thus it will free some space on the countertop and will create a clutter-free look. viaInspiration For Moms 27. Create Addition...
This is the third time I’ve built myDIY Floating Bathroom Shelvesbut the first time I’ve left them natural wood. I used poplar for the front and side pieces and sealed the entire thing with 3 coats of a waterproof satin finish (details at the bottom of this post). I used the same...
hole screws. Allow a small inset (1/16″ or less) from the top of the shelf (3/4″ ply) to the edge of the frame (1×2) of the bottom shelf, so that when you attach the screws, it doesn’t go through all the way. Small gaps can be filled with wood filler and sanded ...
As time went on the Navy replaced much of the canvas with wood structures, a 400 man mess hall, Bachelor Officers’ Quarters, hospital, and administrative buildings. Firearms training was scheduled and the plan of the day, which ran from 0730 through 1700 five days a week and part time ...
Access stairs that are required for upper floors are usually built into the structural framing and approved by the local building inspectors prior to issuing a building permit, but there are also prefabricated stairs for installation by finish carpenters and wood workers. In this example, a prefabri...
With some extra time the last couple of days I’ve continued to do some prep to the garden – cleaning out the leaves and large debris in the garden and building a larger woodpile, now that we’re low on wood. Now’s a time to keep busy in between the rains. ...
Poplar wood– Poplar wood is a good affordable choice because it typically has a straight, uniform grain which is good for staining. Choose a size that proportionately fits the canvas. For my large canvas I used 1 x 3 poplar. Miter box and saw ...