Woodworking June 2012 Archive

A framing nailer has become an absolute necessity on the modern carpentry job site. One quality framing nailer can drive a number of nails in the time that a skilled ... Read More

Table saws are typically thought of as the tool of choice for making rip cuts on boards (with the grain of the wood) or for cutting sheet goods (such as ... Read More

Maple is a relatively popular wood for making furniture projects, but it can be rather temperamental with which to work. While it can be a problematic hardwood to use, the results ... Read More

Most woodworkers who employ biscuits for adjoining wood utilize one or more of the three most common biscuit sizes (#0, #10 and #20 biscuits), but they may not be aware ... Read More

The 4-day International Woodworking Fair begins two months from today. The biennial IWF will once again be held this year at the Georgia World Congress Center, from August 22-25, 2012. ... Read More

Mitered butt joints, while more elegant than a standard butt joint, can be difficult to line up if the boards aren't aligned precisely square to one another, if the miters ... Read More

Father's Day is only about a week away in the United States. For those looking to buy a woodworking gift for Father's Day, check out the following reviews: Bosch MRC23EVS Router ... Read More

Lacquer is a popular top-coat for woodworking projects to provide a layer of protection for the wood and stain color of the finish. Whether you choose to apply lacquer with ... Read More

Cast iron tables (found on many woodworking tools such as table saws, band saws, jointers and more)are quite prone to rusting. Not only is this rust unsightly, but it can ... Read More