As discussed in a previous post, there a times to use hand tools, and times to use power tools. I intend to go more in depth into each of the individual tools mentioned below in future posts, but let me start with a general overview of the many types of saws that exist and some…
Read more
As mentioned in previous posts, woodworking and woodcrafting require precision. One thing that will dramatically help you be more precise is preplanning. Before you even begin, have a good understanding of the raw materials needed, the tools to be used, the amount of time involved, and the goal which is the finished product. Using patterns, either…
Read more
For almost everyone, it’s not enough for a woodworking piece to simply fulfill its intended purpose; it must also be aesthetically pleasing. Indeed, an entire industry revolves around interior design, home decor, landscaping, etcetera. So, a woodworker / woodcrafter must consider not only function but also form when exercising their craft. The skills required include not only…
Read more
You’ll always be more pleased with the results of any woodworking project if you start with proper planning. Below we’ll discuss some of the parts involved with that planning, such as (of course) deciding what exactly you’re trying to accomplish, finding or developing a good set of plans and/or patterns, determining what materials, tools, skills,…
Read more