Woodworkers always have dust to deal with, it is inherent to the environment we work in. Wearing a mask capable of protecting you from inhaling the dust is paramount. Of course, you will want to eliminate the dust at the source as much as possible, however, it is not a fix-all solution so you need…
Working in a wood shop comes with many hazards and noise levels are definitely one to consider. I wanted to research and provide you the best information to help you determine the best solution for you to use to protect your hearing. There are several factors to protecting your hearing from permanent damage. Your goal…
As woodworkers, we want to wear gloves to protect our hands. What are the considerations for wearing gloves? Is it more dangerous or is it safer to wear gloves? Wearing gloves in the wood shop is a personal choice for most woodworkers and I wanted to see what is the best gloves and what do…
We purchase a table saw and remove the guard on the table saw blade, why. If you were to look at most of the woodworkers online they do not use a blade guard either. This seems to vary contrary to the thought of safety. Woodworkers remove the guard for several reasons. Visibility while you are…
Why would you wax your woodworking tools? Waxing your woodworking tools can provide a more slick and safe surface for operating your woodworking tools. I was looking for better ways to take care of my tools and found using wax was a good way to help. Using wax, more specifically using paste wax for table…
Staining your wood signs can be challenging. You do a lot of work to pick out the wood, carve, and sand. Now is the time to apply your chosen stain. You apply the stain and it has an uneven or blotchy finish. What do you do to prevent this and how can you fix the…
