The hand scraper usually follows the irregularities or waves of the board and does not level the surface at all. Attempts to smooth a machine-planned surface with sandpaper alone are always very expensive of time and result in failure. Sandpaper follows the waves made by the machine-cutter and does not smooth properly or level the…
Wooden furnishings, windows, and doors during the Medieval Era and up to the late 19th century were created with excellent craftsmanship, noticeable in lavish designs. On the other hand, a lot of these took artisans plenty of time to finish and were extremely pricey. Only a few people that have enough money for them can…
Circular Plane- used for both concave and convex surfaces The block plane is used to shear off the end grain. The blade is mounted at a low angle. This will make your life easier when it comes to trim and fit wood pieces. Woodworking is currently less difficult through bits and planes. Artisans can search…
It would seem that here the problem is solved. And with luck, sometimes it is. But most of the time when you put the edges of four or five boards together, you will find gaps between them. And it can be quite frustrating when you carefully handpicked the boards, to begin with. Gluing and tightly…
o Place the scraper blade in a vise, or preferably in a special clamp or kit made for the purpose. Take a large burnisher made of especially hardened steel, and turn a hook on the edge of the bevel, bending the metal over toward the flat or front side. Use about five strokes, turning the…
Congratulations you have made yourself a Time out Doll. Now stand the doll in a corner for all your friends and family to admire. We can see from the archaeological evidence the evolution of arts and crafts among civilizations of the Indus valley from 3000 B.C. to the past few hundred years. The lifestyles of…
In today’s busy world it can be difficult to find time to do things as a family. Many people view watching television together as quality family time. However, for others, completing wood crafts are quality family time. Here are some ideas for different wood crafts that the whole family can be involved in. Another easy-to-make…
You can make the wreath base by twisting some thin branches together into a circular shape but you can also buy ready made ones very cheaply as well. Work your way around the wreath gluing the nuts in place. It makes sense to use the larger nuts first and then use the smaller hazelnuts to…