by Rima Birdsey | Oct 13, 2021 | Carpentry Secrets
TIP! If you’re using stain, test it first on a scrap of wood. This ensures that the stain will look as you expect it to once done. Have you thought about taking up woodworking but weren’t sure how? That’s why this article was written. Woodworking...
by Rima Birdsey | Dec 18, 2020 | Carpentry Secrets
TIP! Tin snips are a great way to trim laminate that you use in woodworking. You can cut effortlessly and quickly with tin snips. If woodworking is something you’ve always wanted to get into, you aren’t alone in that. Many people like woodworking, but...
by Rima Birdsey | Dec 17, 2020 | Carpentry Secrets
TIP! Stir stains and finishes instead of shaking them to mix. Stir often because these stains settle over time. The is just the article you need if you have been thinking of stating a woodworking project. There are many tips offered below which can help you begin a...
by Rima Birdsey | Dec 16, 2020 | Carpentry Secrets
TIP! Create your own sanding blocks. First cut 6 blocks from scrap plywood, one for each grit of sandpaper you like to use. Woodworking is a skill that must be gained over time. If you are new to woodworking, you may wonder if you will ever learn the skills necessary...
by Rima Birdsey | Dec 15, 2020 | Carpentry Secrets
TIP! Anytime that you begin a new project you must consider your safety first. Always use your tools properly while wearing adequate safety equipment. Many people enjoy working with wood. There are many creative things you can make, and some very practical ones too...
by Rima Birdsey | Dec 14, 2020 | Carpentry Secrets
TIP! Before gluing your project together, you should try dry fitting first to make sure the pieces fit together properly. Adjusting your wood after applying glue can cause damage to your project. You will have an opportunity to improve your skills here and there....