How to use a bench grinder to sharpen knives, mower blades and tools?

A bench grinder is a type of grinding machine that can be used to grind, to cut sharp edges, or to smooth burrs on metals.

Though not considered an everyday item, it surely helps to know how to use it. … READ MORE

Best ways on how to sharpen tools by hand with a wood lathe

Honing woodturning tools such as a wood lathe is important to keep them in tiptop shape. Woodturning tools need to be sharp because they’re often used in furniture elements such as pulls, spindles, legs, and columns. Sharpened tools also offer … READ MORE

How to make a drill press stand and table

A drill press is an essential tool for any wood craftsman. It’s used to create precise holes on wood pieces, which can serve a variety of functions for each woodworking project.

Now, your drill press is better off placed in … READ MORE

How to build and make (DIY) a wooden elegant corner curio cabinet

One of the best ways to keep your home neat and organized is to use a curio cabinet where you can put all sorts of house items. From holiday souvenirs and trinkets, to fine china and toy collectibles, you can … READ MORE

What is a modern wood lathe machine and how to use this wood turning for beginners?

Wood turning is one of the most admired crafts in woodworking. It’s an artistic way of transforming wood into ornate items without cutting it down into pieces just to put them together with nails or wood glue.

In wood turning, … READ MORE

What is the jointer used for and what jointer should you buy for your woodwork hobby?

Woodworking is a fun and productive activity. However, you would have to learn the basic techniques first before proceeding to the complex part.
Some of the necessary skills would be edge gluing. Edge gluing pertains to the fastening of several … READ MORE

How to teach the woodworking hobby to your students, friends and family members

Woodworking is a beautiful form of art. It’s a hobby that makes you innovative. It is also a hobby that the majority would not have. Not because they don’t like it, but because they do not know.

If you were … READ MORE

How to choose the right color and finish for your woodworking project?

After building a piece of furniture, the last step you’d want to think carefully about is choosing the color and finish of your masterpiece. No matter how expertly you’ve built a table, it won’t look as good if the color … READ MORE

How to take the paint off a woodworking project or furniture?

There are lots of ways you can remove paint from a woodworking project or furniture. Whether it’s to wipe off small paint splatters or to change the entire look of the furniture, there is guaranteed to be a way on … READ MORE

What is Google Sketchup and how to use it to design a house and home interior design?

Google SketchUp is a computer program used to create 3D models for all sorts of projects. These projects may include architectural plans, landscape, construction, and interior design layouts.

Why should you bother using it? Well, a three-dimensional model is helpful … READ MORE