Woodworking

Woodworkers use planers to smooth rough wood and to uniformly reduce the thickness of a board. Planers can remove up to 1/8 inch of wood with each pass by means of three knives attached to a...

Making a tobacco pipe can enhance the experience of smoking. Designing, building and using a pipe of your own is the cheapest way to avoid spending a large amount of money on a pipe. Making your...

A fire is a valuable resource, and it also has many properties/traits about it that are extremely useful. A fire can cook food, it can smoke food to make it last longer, it can give heat, boil...

Wood putty is used to fill in imperfections in woodwork. It can be used on paneling, floors, furniture and a variety of other wood surfaces. Wood putty is perfect for filling in nail holes or...

Need something to smoke with? In this article I will show you my own way of creating a home made type. You won't find these steps any where else as they are completely original. Now, let's get started

Like all knives, jointer knives work best when sharp. If your jointer starts to produce uneven shavings or starts to burnish your work, it's time for you to remove the three knives and replace...

The most reliable way to sharpen planar knives, usually called planer knives, is to send them out to be professionally sharpened. Professionals have years of practice and can obtain a nice edge...

Many people have encountered old, battered or overpainted wooden tables. Whether the table was inherited or a diamond-in-the-rough yard sale find, they all have problems like scratches, gouges and...

Woodworking projects often start with wood purchased at a lumber yard or hobby shop, but some of the most creative wood projects can be done using tree wood, whether directly on a tree or gathered...

Carving a wooden knife can a fun whittling project that can be completed in an afternoon or weekend. The knife can be any size or style you choose--your own imagination is the only limit to your...

Carving a ball is one of those woodcarving crafts that fall into the realm of whittling. Whittling a ball is one of the simplest carving methods to master. Other than a whittling knife or a sharp...

Basswood grows primarily in northern states and is used in making furniture, musical instruments, and craft projects. Basswood is ideal for machine or hand carving. It can be nailed, glued,...

Any Boy Scout will tell you that handling a knife is only as safe as you make it. There are definite rules that make knife handling much safer. While a simple pocketknife may not be the deadliest...

A froe is a simple hand tool used to split straight-grained wood. The froe has fallen out of general use, but still has many useful applications for the farmstead or the wood shop. The froe is...

Lincoln Logs have been a part of many childhood memories since John Lloyd Wright, son of the great architect Frank Lloyd Wright, invented them in 1916. Lincoln Logs are wood pieces notched to...

Make a template for your Brazilian cherry handle knife. This template can be made from paper, but cardboard is a better choice because it is more durable. Make a sketch of the knife handle shape....

People often associate wood veneer with the French furniture of Napoleon's reign. After the famous leader declared himself emperor in 1804, the heavy, grand furniture of the era was dubbed "Empire...

Traditional chip carving is a form of woodcarving that uses a series of triangular cuts to form an intricate pattern or design. Chip carving can be broken down into two main categories: fine and...

The slide whistle, or piston whistle, has a unique sound that virtually anyone can recognize, especially if that person has ever watched cartoons. In cartoons, slide whistles add a comic touch to...

Woodcarving, as a craft, is making a resurgence in the United States. New forms of woodcarving, such as chainsaw carving, have become popular. This type of woodcarving takes special skills and...

If you have ever been in an outdoor store or gift shop at a museum or national park, you may have noticed the walking canes for sale. A lot of times, these canes are sold for up to $30.00. In...

If you are working with pieces of wood that are pretty rough on the edges, a jointer may be just the tool you need. Often, wood comes in less than perfect condition, and a tool that can smooth it...

Wood carving and engraving tools work together, turning a block of wood into art. These tools are important instruments in an artisan's workshop. Most of them are hand tools used for intricate...

Trying to carve with a dull chip carving knife is difficult. Sharpening the knife on a regular basis is the best way to keep it in the best condition to produce the best carvings. Ideally, you...

The bark from white birch trees is a highly sought material used by woodworkers and crafters. The bark’s silvery white sheen offers a rustic beauty that can be applied to crafts as accent...

Wood carving is a fun and rewarding hobby for anyone who enjoys working with his hands. Carving a beautiful garland from a piece of wood is a good project for most beginning wood-carvers. If you...

Throughout the centuries people have used woodcarving to not only tell stories, but also to create artwork for outside and household decoration. The designs used in woodcarving are countless;...

Marking the spots where you want to cut a piece of wood is much easier with a woodworking marking knife. Marks made with pencils and other markers can rub off, or you might miscalculate the size...

One of the strongest joints you can use is a notched joint, because it brings together both the strengths of the supporting leg as well as the cross bar. It's more stable than mounting one on top...

Whittling is a great way to pass the time, particularly on a camping trip. It requires nothing but a pocketknife and a stick you find lying around any campsite. Here's how to whittle a simple knife.

Woodcarving is an inexpensive, relaxing hobby handed down through generations. It's a simple way to express creativity without many costs involved. It takes patience but the results can provide a...

A draw knife, or drawknife, is a time-honored tool used mainly to remove bark from logs. Other uses include shaping wood especially for turning on a wood lathe. Learning to use a drawknife isn’t...

Whittling has been called the grandpappy of all woodwork. Shaping wood with an edged tool is a skill that reaches back to prehistory. Read on to learn how to whittle.

Having a large wooden knife block on the kitchen counter is nice, but frequently takes up much needed space. An under-the-counter knife block can be mounted wherever convenient and out of the...

Whittling is wood carving of a sort - dedicated whittlers make all kinds of creations, and some of them have become quite valuable. But whittling, like traveling, is more about the journey than...