So you are interested in woodworking, but don’t quite know how to get started? This multi-part series will help you to choose the right equipment and will show you how to get the skills you’ll need to be successful in this fun and exciting hobby. Miter saws allow you to make what are known as…

The #2 northern pines are fantastic alternate to the pressure treated wood specially is you live in certain part of the country like the northeast. Even if you end up acquiring seasoned kiln dried wood that does not matter so long as you make the right choices based solely on informed decisions. One additional point…

4. Profit Margin So in a general sense all these various things are actually known as woodworking supplies. Of course wood is one component, but tools and other materials also come under this catch all term. Though this article doesn’t go into nearly as much depth as would be ideal, below covers some of the…

I believe it is best to go with what has been proven safe and effective in the past. There are basically two types of finishes, film-forming and penetrating. While film forming finishes (also called coating finishes) offer better protection initially on the wood surface, eventually the finish tends to chip, peel and crack. These finishes…

Drying oils penetrate the wood and harden the material. Included in this category are linseed and tung oil. They can also be referred to as wood sealers and are very satisfactory finishes for wood surfaces. Not only do they reduce the absorption of moisture, but they tend to make the surface easier to clean and…

So many images and sources are on the web today, one could get lost in the maze of deciding which pattern or idea would be right for their project. It is also more economical if you did not have to purchase the design. If you are creative, you can find ideas for designs that are…

Now lets talk about blades. There are lots of different blades, some are pinned and some are pin-less. Pinned blades have a pin on each end which holds the blade in place. Pin-less blades require a bracket on each end that is furnished with the saw if the saw is designed to use both types…

Cherry – Cherry heartwood is brown and the sapwood is light yellow. However, these colors darken over time and when exposed to sunlight, they then take on a reddish-brown hue with the heartwood remaining darker than sapwood. – Although softer than all but basswood and poplar, cherry has fairly straight grain and is quite strong.…