All woodworking machines should be treated carefully – never use a machine before you know how to operate it safely. However, the planer moulder is among the safer woodwork machines as the whole unit is usually housed within a safety enclosure which acts as a chip guard. The operator’s hands shouldn’t go near anything dangerous.…

What actually killed the original Arts and Craft Movement? Historians tell us that World War One was the Death knell to the movement. With the country at War, most of the able bodied men left the factories and shops in support the war effort, including the craftsmen and artisans of the day. Factory productions were…

First, apply stain on the wood. Choose a color that looks more antique, like earthy colors. Secondly, use fine sandpaper over the stain to imitate the wear and tear of antique surfaces. You can refer to an antique piece to see where the tears are located. Do you have proper understanding of woods as woodworker?…

After determining that the seller has a trustworthy reputation, it’s time to determine the dependability of the machine that you need to buy. As is the case with evaluating a used car, the efficiency and dependability of a used woodworking machine depends largely on how its previous owner cared for it. The best way to…

The price of industrial CNC machinery leads many woodworkers to buy it used. But before you jump at savings of up to 50% off a CNC machine’s original price, you should evaluate the potential worth of the purchase in two ways: by evaluating the seller of the woodworking machine, and by evaluating the machine itself.…

If you find a used industrial grade CNC machine that is in good condition, is offered by a reputable seller for a reasonable price, and has the specifications that you need, you can feel confident about buying it. However, if you need hobby grade or mid grade used CNC machinery, which has a shorter lifespan…

If you’re getting started with woodworking, eventually you will need to get general woodworking machinery that will help you with your craft. Actually all levels of woodworkers are using machinery including lathes, routers, grinders, mills and sanders, and all woodworkers know just how expensive these machines can get. And sadly you can’t just have one…

Knowing the original owner’s identity is valuable for at least one reason: it gives you an idea of how much the machine was used, and in what types of environmental conditions it was used. For example, in terms of wear, there’s a big difference between a CNC router that was used by a commercial woodworking…