Just check out my author box for details. And, if your workshop is your source of income, you will especially want it running in the most time efficient manner possible. Organization is key to getting projects done quickly, without having to rush to meet a deadline. Fortunately, you may not need the most powerful dust…

You need to pay attention to particular issues before you embark on making a woodworking bench. Apart from the work you will be doing on the bench, it is important to consider your body size frame. This is vital because you will need to be as comfortable as possible while working. The other important issue…

4 – The Shelf and Top If you are ready to start into the DIY woodworking scene, you will need some basics. Once you have a nice collection of tools together you will probably be wise to buy a collection of project plans and patterns. These are quite cheap now and usually have hundreds if…

One of the most common and reliable choices for a front vise is the cast iron variety. A cast iron front vise has two jaws made of – you guessed it – cast iron and a steel screw to move them closer together and further apart. Most also have two steel rods to keep the…

Thinking about how to get some great woodworking bench plans? I consider myself to have average carpentry skills and have always wanted to build a wood bench in my backyard where my wife and I can sit and watch the kids play, but I struggle with how to design one. There are two basic types…

When building a woodworking bench the first thing you need to do is determine how big you want your bench to be. For most DIY projects, a bench 8 ft in length and 3 inches in width should be sufficient. 2. Next you need to cut out housing joints in the legs for the top…

Woodworking with Oak: Nevertheless the Founding Fathers wanted to do this the right way. They wanted to establish a new order of the ages with the United States Constitution. The proposition that “all men are created equal” had never before been the basis of a government. Regal blood and might formed the ruling class of…

The second tip if you’re working with oak is always ensure that all of your tools are very sharp. Since oak’s a hardwood, it can easily dull tools more often than other materials so, always ensure that your woodworking tools have been finely sharpened each time you work with oak. While his stay in business…