Buying Tools

While it is generally believed that a small fortune must be invested in woodworking tools and equipment to obtain great results, this is not always the case. It is better to buy one quality tool, than several cheap tools. A high quality tool will work with you, while a cheap tool will work against you.

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Sunday, 26 July 2009 10:59 | Written by Administrator |

Woodworking

A Very Popular Definition of Woodworking: "The fine art of fixing boo boo's". I have relied on this "way out", more times than I care to admit to. Fortunately, it seems which each of these mishaps, comes a greater understanding of this popular hobby.

Last Updated (Sunday, 26 July 2009 11:11)

Monday, 20 July 2009 15:44 | Written by Administrator |

The Basement Wood Shop

It is likely that most woodworkers started out working in their basements. That is probably the most common location for a home wood shop.

While it is a great place to work, it does have special considerations, if you have any desire to keep peace in the house. Unless your significant other shares your passion, they aren't likely to overlook some of the little inconveniences, caused by using the space for woodworking.

Last Updated (Friday, 24 July 2009 06:14)

Monday, 13 July 2009 18:26 | Written by Administrator |

Woodshop Dust Collection

A wood shop could be a very bad place for you, in regards to your lungs. Without a good dust collection system, you are breathing in very fine airborne dust. And by system, it isn't just collecting the sawdust from your machines you need to be concerned with. Ambient dust is probably more of a threat to your health than the saw dust at the back of you machines. If you've ever seen a wood shop with sunlight pouring in through a window, the amount of dust floating in the air can be quite alarming.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 28 July 2009 16:58)

Woodworking As a Hobby

Monday, 06 July 2009 17:37 | Written by Administrator |

Woodworking is a popular past time for many people. The latest survey estimates over 18 million people are engaged in this vocation, either as a profession, or as a hobby.
While the majority of them are males, there are many female woodworkers, who almost seem to possess a mysterious connection to fine design and quality of work.

Woodworking is a skill that can be learned by everyone, through the many books and magazines dedicated solely to this subject. While these publications inform the reader of the techniques involved in this craft, they can’t relay the hand / eye co-ordination required, or the “feel” involved in using the tools. This can only be learned by actually using the tools and equipment required to participate in this activity.

Last Updated (Friday, 24 July 2009 06:15)

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