Woodworking August 2012 Archive

Finish nailers are a great example of how modern woodworking tools are far superior to traditional, old-school methods. Sure, one could absolutely install trim boards and moldings using a hammer ... Read More

Gorilla is known for a variety of adhesives, including the original water-activated Gorilla Glue as well as Gorilla Glue Epoxy. They also have a high-quality, all-purpose product for every day ... Read More

The woods sold as cedar by fine wood purveyors are commonly a variety of species of wood, including Western Red Cedar, Spanish Cedar, Juniper and others. Some cedar species are ... Read More

While woodturning is typically lumped in with woodworking, for many woodturners, it is the only aspect of woodworking in which they are interested. Not only can one turn wood on ... Read More

A common question among beginning woodworkers is whether a smaller blade (such as an 8-inch blade) can be used on a table saw that typically requires a 10-inch blade. ... Read More

Buying wood from a fine wood supplier or at a mill is far different than buying dimensional lumber at the home center or lumberyard. For starters, the pieces of stock ... Read More

If you take a walk through an average woodshop, you'll probably find a variety of woodworking machines and handheld power tools. You'll also likely find a number of hand tools, ... Read More

While lots of furniture use mechanical drawer slides for opening/closing the drawers, many woodworkers prefer to use old-fashioned wooden drawer slides. These are simple to build and work well, but ... Read More