It doesn’t matter if you are new to woodworking or have been at it for decades, choosing the right woodworking finishes for your projects can be complicated.
What should I use as a finish?
Should I brush it, wipe it or spray it? Continue reading Woodworking Finishes – How to Choose And Use Them
From the moment we moved into the new house, the wife has been looking for a side table for the living room.
She looked everywhere, and we tried several tables of various shapes and sizes to no avail.
Finally, while at a furniture store, she found a table made from what looks like an old baluster, that she thought was a great inspiration piece.
Continue reading How to Build a Table From Reclaimed Column for Less Than $35
Sanding sucks! But it’s essential for finishing a project that looks and feels great. If you get it wrong, a great piece can look like junk.
There are a lot of options in tools to help get the job done, from hand sanding with a cork block to belt sanders and detail sanders. You also have a lot of paper grits to consider, from 36 grit to well over 4000 (gotta love automotive finish papers!) All these options can get confusing.
When you are getting started, it’s hard to decide what to buy, or what you need to have in your toolbox or tool bag. So, I thought we’d have a quick look at the collection that most of us end up with at some point, or the basic tools for a workshop. In the future, we will add to this with specialty hand tools, power tools and more! Tag along and let me know if you think I missed anything…
Continue reading What’s in the Bag – Basic Tools for a Workshop
