Woodworking

Exterior doors take a beating from season to season. Constant exposure to the elements really wears on the finish. At some point in the life of the door, it will be necessary to strip off the old...

Urethane is a great sealer and protector. It comes in many forms from polyurethane to urethane-enhanced paint. You can use it on small items, on floors, furniture and tables. The quality of your...

Here is description to the art of scroll saw portrait cutting. This can be a relaxing and very lucrative hobby.

Woodworking can be hard in its own right, but finishing presents its own set of challenges. Mistakes are common, but knowing how to fix them can mean the difference between a good piece and a...

Sanding is part of the finishing process for any piece of wood furniture or flooring. Sanding is often a job that is best left to the professionals, especially if the job is a rather large one....

Wood has a natural beauty unlike any other substance. Its distinct properties enhance furniture, floors, counter tops and sculptures. Whether refinishing an old piece of furniture or giving a...

Primitive signs create a warm and welcoming feeling in the home. A primitive sign is typically long and narrow allowing it to go on almost any small wall area. Primitives signs are popular year...

Repair existing wooden furniture or design a one-of-a-kind treasure piece through painting. Preparation and technique are key steps in creating a long-lasting piece of furniture. Colors and...

Refinishing is time consuming, but can provide an amazing end result. You can take an old, damaged and dated cabinet and make it fresh and beautiful. In some cases, refinishing can even...

If you are a lathe owner or planing to get one, a miniature vase is a great project to hone your turning skills. A small, inexpensive lathe is all that is needed to turn a variety of miniature...

Some people build things out of wood as a hobby, while others make a living from it. Whatever your reason, wood building projects can be an enjoyable way to pass the time. Whether you are a...

Wood butcher block counters are attractive, durable and less prone to harbor bacteria than other materials made with plastics. How you plan to use your counter top determines how to finish it. Use...

Baby cradles are an important, if not essential, addition to your baby's room. Unfortunately, in the case of most baby cradles, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. Make your baby's cradle...

Wooden race cars are fun to make and fun to race. The most familiar place to see them is the Boy Scouts' annual Pinewood Derby, but there are other places to race wooden cars. To increase speed,...

Making clocks from slab wood allows you to be as creative as you want. You can use any shape of wood to make a clock. The clocks may be given as gifts or used in any room of the house. If you have...

Polyurethane is a superb finish for most woodworking projects subject to heavy use such as a kitchen, table top, and a host of useful furniture. For a novice however, there are a few tricks that...

Before you replace worn-looking kitchen cabinets, consider refinishing them if they're structurally sound. Details vary based on the state of the cabinets, but it's generally a three-step process...

Sanding is hard work, and you might be tempted to rush through it. However, it is important to the time to sand your project properly. The final finish of your project will depend on how well you...

The finish protects and beatifies your woodwork project. Whether your project is furniture that will experience constant use or a decorative item that will be gently used, applying an appropriate...

When wood turning, sand a bowl with larger pieces of sandpaper to make the job quick and easy. Smooth the inside of a wood bowl with tips from a wood turning expert in this free video on wood crafts.

A woodworking router can cut rough places in wood. See how to smooth a router cut with sand paper when making a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Fold sandpaper sheets into thirds for padding against the wood. Learn how to properly use sandpaper on a pepper mill from a woodturning expert in this free crafts video.

When using harder wood, use a coarser sandpaper. Learn how to sand and seal a pepper mill top from a woodturning expert in this free crafts video.

Sand blanks to smooth out any rough areas. Learn how to smooth areas by sanding from a woodturning expert in this free crafts video.

Use sandpaper to remove any marks in a light pull. Learn about using sandpaper properly from a woodturning expert in this free crafts video.

Sand the outside of a bowl with a piece of sand paper folded into thirds. Learn how to properly sand a bowl from a woodturning expert in this free crafts series.

Bamboo is a renewable resource that is becoming more popular in home decor. Stained bamboo is being used for flooring, lamps, furniture, and many craft items. Bamboo wears beautifully, lasts for a...

If your wood working project has several large flat areas, you can use a palm sander to make the chore of sanding much easier. However, if you use a palm sander incorrectly, you can easily damage...

Wooden race cars are fun toys and also perfect for pinewood derby events put on by Scouts and other groups. To make a wooden car for racing you need access to a few common tools. The tires can be...

A carrot clock will be a perfect whimsical touch for many rooms. It will be adorable in a bunny-decorated nursery, a kitchen or craft room. It will also be ideal in a potting shed. The...

Picture frames are one of the most useful decoration items that can be bought or made for the home. However, the price of frames is usually very expensive for the quality of product you get. It's...

This method will give you a plastic look to your pinewood derby car when done.

Wet sanding is often used on drywall, wood and painted areas as an alternative to dry sanding. With wet sanding, fewer dust particles are released into the air, often making it a cleaner job. As a...

This is one of the easiest and funnest projects. This is cheap and fast, it can be built using only one 6 foot long cedar fence picket, some glue and nails. The real fun begins when you let your...

Fishing is both a recreational activity and a full-fledged sport. Some people take fishing so seriously they insist on making their own fishing lures to ensure they get the best lure possible for...

When working with wood, it is amazing to see a raw piece of grainy, coarse, uneven wood transform into a smoothly shaped piece of work with even lines and a surface that begs to be touched. If...

Craft a walking cane from the branch of a tree. Learn how to sand wood walking cane in this free woodworking video from a wood crafts expert.

Sanding wood makes the surface smooth so that paint, stain or sealant can be applied. It also helps remove paint, stain and sealant.