Have the days of using a standard tape measure come to an end? As you know these days there is an app on your phone for almost anything. This also goes with many things in woodworking. So with anything new, there will be hesitation to use them and replace the traditional and reliable measuring tape….
Wood joints are, as the name suggests, joints that join two or more pieces of wood. Joints may be cut into a piece (tenons) or they may consist primarily of nails and glue. It is not necessary to have a workshop full of tools and equipment to make joints. The majority of these techniques do…
You may have been wondering, “Why do I need sawhorse brackets?” If you’re a DIY-er or a professional working with wood a lot, then you know how important it is to have the right equipment for the job. These little helpers contain everything that stands between you and a serious injury–they help secure your work…
If you are creating a wood project in your woodshop for outside display you will need to consider how to protect it from the elements of weather. Rain, snow, or humidity can take its toll on your wood project over time affecting the finish and eventually penetrating the wood. To prevent the penetration of the…
Wood nails come in all sizes and lengths that you can use with your wood projects. When considering how far a wood nail needs to go into your wood material you need to know several things. Each of these things will help you use your wood nails efficiently and get the hold you desire. So…
We all use tape measures for one reason or another, but do we really know how to use a tape measure. Most of us just use the numbers displayed, but what are the tape measure marks on various types of tape measures and how do we use them and will they help us. I wondered…
