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12th October 2009
Pen turning is just one of the myriad ways woodturning enthusiasts can express themselves creatively, and now with the Beall Pen Wizard available at Toolpost.co.uk, the enhancements that can be made to your pen projects are limited only by your imaginatio... Read >
Author: Jumping Spider Media05th October 2009
As a woodworker, you have a desire to create beautiful works of art. Probably one of the last things you want to think about is dust collection. But, this is a potentially important aspect for you to think about. Dust collection is a necessary part of a w... Read >
Author: wbdoyle01st October 2009
All the time you see different products that come out to help the woodworker sharpen his or her tools in the shop. There is just about every contraption out there with a variety of prices and features. The one thing you never see is a good system for shar... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
FESTOOL is a company based in Germany that produces power tools for, among others, woodworking. In existence for the past 80 years, FESTOOL has developed and manufactured some of the finest power tools available today based on the reviews made by various ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Even experienced woodworkers can go into “contractions” when it comes to trying to buy a new tool … can you imagine how a novice must feel?
The rule of thumb when buying anything is … “when you don’t know much, if anything about the product, ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Just because you enjoy woodworking, it doesn’t mean your craft is not a hobby
A hobby must be invested on. You wouldn’t have a hard time doing so, since the interest is there in the first place. Therefore, motivation and drive are obviously inherent ... Read >
Author: vitandr07th August 2009
Buying a gift can be tough at the best of times, but when it’s a technical gift for someone such as a woodturner, who is passionate about their craft and really knows their stuff, it can be altogether daunting. Call in the experts and purchase with co... Read >
Author: Jumping Spider Media04th August 2009
Basic woodworking can be accomplished with simply a piece of wood and a whittling knife.However if you want to get more serious about your woodworking hobby it will probably be best to setup a woodworking studio.The beginner's woodworking workshop typical... Read >
Author: A04th August 2009
Many families have a number of different ways that they like to use to spend time together.Some families involve themselves in sports and other outdoor activities.However if your passion is woodworking, you can also use this as a great opportunity to spen... Read >
Author: A04th August 2009
Summer is here and the days are nice and warm and great for working on hobbies that have been long neglected since the winter months.After I have completed any chores that I have to do, during the summer I like to work on my woodworking projects and perha... Read >
Author: A26th July 2009
A woodworker can never have too many clamps in his shop. It is one of the few tools you need that do not require power and act as machines that generally make your manual work a lot easier. Unlike an extra pair of human hands, clamps don't fidget, complai... Read >
Author: Gerald Battaglia24th July 2009
No One Ever Made a Violin in Wood Shop Class
Made entirely of fine hardwoods and all-natural materials, your violin stands as a work of art before you produce your first truly artistic note. Some day soon, just before you begin your practice session in... Read >
Author: Hailey Alton19th July 2009
It's said, when you plant your work-piece on the router table, it's a cut of wood, and when you detach it from there, it's furniture. A Bosch or Bench dog router table can be a guru tool for any woodworker.A router table can be a versatile magic wand to m... Read >
Author: Lon Sargent18th July 2009
A woodworker can never have too many clamps in his shop. It is one of the few tools you need that do not require power and act as machines that generally make your manual work a lot easier. Unlike an extra pair of human hands, clamps don't fidget, compla... Read >
Author: Lon Sargent24th April 2009
Merely because you love woodwork, it does not mean your workmanship is not a spare-time activity
A spare-time activity must be vested on. You would not have a difficult time doing so, as the affair is there in the first place. Hence, motivation and dri... Read >
Author: ecolonjr17th December 2008
The power and speed of an impact driver are absolutely unbeartable. For building jobs from decking to home-additions, no job site should be with out one. Where driving screws is concerned, the impact driver is an unparalled force, a titan that will push y... Read >
08th December 2008
Play is an essential part of a child's learning and emotional development, and what better way to stimulate the progress than with wooden toys. Compared to electronic, moving and noise making, battery operated playthings, wooden trains, cars, airplanes, o... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th November 2008
The other day I was reading a blog post from a mom who had just returned home from a relaxing vacation. She felt refreshed and refueled for about one week. She was telling her readers that she needed a break, but felt guilty because she just had a vacat... Read >
Author: Lori Radun25th August 2008
Architectural wood brackets and decorative corbels are commonly used in the building industry to add support for overhangs and decorative beauty and detail where needed. Tradtionally, they were hand carved from stones. However, nowadays, they can be poure... Read >
Author: WindowBoxMaster14th August 2008
Residual income can be created through passive investments. The secret to passive residual income is receiving a monthly check based on work or investment that was made in the past. Contrast that to job income which is trading time for dollars
What t... Read >
20th June 2008
h1>Should You Buy or Build a Jewelry Box: Pros and Cons
Every woman needs a jewelry box. For most people, buying a box is the only option. If you’re crafty, you might be able to build a jewelry box, but there are disadvantages to this choice, includi... Read >
Author: Lisa Becker06th May 2008
When initially working with clay and learning the art of pottery, many amateur potters make the initial mistake of going out and buying all kinds of shaping tools. Such tools are only really needed by the time one's finished works are of a smooth and prof... Read >
Author: Jarn25th January 2008
Anyone who is willing to spend some time setting up and then practicing using a few tools can help kids build nifty projects from wood. If you’re not a woodworker don’t think about “WOODWORKING.” Think about the project in front of you. First b... Read >
Author: Jack McKee20th January 2008
A baby spends more than 1600 hours sleeping in the first year of life alone. Most of this time is spent in the baby crib. Building a crib may
seem like a daunting task but the rewards are huge. The result is an heirloom quality baby crib that will be che... Read >
Author: Randi Reese25th May 2007
Father's Day presents a great opportunity to show your father how much you love and care for him.; Traditionally, on Father's Day you might give your special dad a nice meal and some type of a gift to celebrate all that he does or has done for you.; On... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester17th August 2006
There are some instances where a novice can use power tools, and with the proper precautions, be perfectly safe. However, there are some cases where only a professional or expert should use certain tools. Bandsaws are common in almost every home workshop ... Read >
Author: Johnathon Duvel25th April 2006
There are many ways to use your garden shed other than for gardening. You could use it as a workshop for building small pieces of furniture. Or, you could use it as a craft room for creating all of those wonderful things that are fun to make, but make too... Read >
Author: Jerry Smith23rd February 2006
If you love being outdoors, you should pick lawn furniture that you love! It should be more than practical and functional. It should add to the very experience of being outside. There are so many options in lawn furniture, and you are sure to find somethi... Read >
Author: Bob Benson24th December 2005
* "Besides paying federal, state, county, city, social security, medicare, property and sales taxes, I create, handcraft and sell a little merchandise too!" Johnny W Morlan
* "Customers are quite a treasure, we serve them with great pleasure!" Johnny... Read >
Author: Johnny {J W} Morlan24th November 2005
The art medium of woodworking differs from all other art mediums in numerous ways. In this day and age, the woodworker has to be environmentally conscientious because in today's society the rainforests and the depletion of trees is a major concern. To the... Read >
Author: Johnny {J W} Morlan25th September 2005
There is a defined beauty that comes with handcrafted, or custom made furniture. If you have ever seen an antique dresser and appreciated the time and dedication it took to create such a marvelous piece of furniture you would also appreciate the craftsman... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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