Author: Robert Greenwood

Band saws, table saws, radial arm saws—these are all machinery that should be handled with proper care. A great way to avoid unnecessary accidents while using these tools is to use push sticks.
This article shares what push sticks are, … READ MORE

Pyrography is the art of decorating wood, leather, and gourd with burn marks. This is done by controlled burning with a heated object. The term pyrography came from the Greek words pur (fire) and graphos (writing). This means writing with … READ MORE

A rasp is a file that’s specifically for wood. They’re often needed for initial shaping and sculpting operations. They are mostly used because they don’t tear out the material where the grain changes direction. This gives a smoother and softer … READ MORE

Rasps as abrasive tools have been used for centuries. Bronze rasps were found in Egypt (1200 – 1000 BC) and iron rasps in ancient Assyria (7^th century BC). Rasps were handmade until the 1850s, after which machine-made variants were … READ MORE

Epoxy resin is a type of resin used in different industrial and commercial processes. You’ll find multiple applications for this resin type because with the proper mix of resin, cross-linking agents, and modifiers, you can tailor it to reach specific … READ MORE

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Sure, it definitely rings true. Until… the proverbial pie drops off from the sky and you’re head on face to face with bills … READ MORE

Whether you fancy an industrial minimalist look or the rustic romantic feel or somewhere in between the two, a touch of wood in any space will definitely exude some feel-good homey vibes. Nothing beats the au naturel look of wood. … READ MORE

Any woodworking project is just as good as the wood used for it. It is not enough that you know how to cut wood. You should be able to identify which wood materials are ideal for certain parts of the … READ MORE

How To Get Rid of Woodworking Tools that Are Old, No Longer Useful, and Unneeded? Your woodworking tools allow you to turn your woodworking plans into actual works of art. However, as is with anything, your tools are not immune … READ MORE

Put free space into good use by installing a DIY cabinet in it. This is how to build a wooden cupboard with drawers from scratch go to fill in unused spaces such as an alcove, under the stairs and under … READ MORE