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A band saw is a type of upright electric machine with a flat, horizontal table and a vertical blade that moves up and down to cut wood in a straight line or around curves. Band saw operators are...

Knife blanks--pieces of metal that talented craftsmen grind and sharpen into finished knifes--can be expensive, but plenty of potential blanks are lying around in your workshop, according to Dick...

The Z-frame gate, a simple, sturdy garden gate design, takes its name from its framework. The horizontal upper and lower portions of the frame are joined by a single diagonal piece of wood that...

A simple workbench/storage shelf combination is a project that, once completed, can give you fulfillment every time you use it. A workbench/storage shelf allows you to work on other jobs, finish...

Sometimes, a wood carving project manifests itself, unbidden, in your mind and you carve the piece based on what you see in your imagination. At other times, you may want to follow a pattern to...

An engraved cedar chest is a family heirloom that will last many lifetimes. Standard wood engraving is possible, but advances in technology make laser engraving the way to go. Laser engraving...

Decorative (faux) wood beams can add a rustic look to a cathedral ceiling. The lightweight beams are easy to install and don't add any structural load to the ceiling. Most are made of...

When drying raw wood for projects, small to medium pieces can be freeze dried. Freezing temperatures extract humidity from the pore-like areas within the wood. Ice will form in the empty spaces...

You can make your dust collectors that attach to brand name handles. Purchase microfiber cloth and sew the slots for the handles to slide in. Cut the remaining microfiber so it has several...

Engineered trim is trim that is made from plaster, PVC or concrete, just to name a few types of materials. Engineered trim (or man-made trim created from something other than natural wood) is...

There are many different ways to attend a furniture making school. Courses are offered online and vocational schools are located in many cities. How you attend a school depends on the type of...

You must keep your knives sharp, whether you use them in the kitchen, for hunting or for repairs. Keep all your blades ready by learning how to use sharpening stones.

Hard wood floors require little maintenance to stay attractive and durable. There are a few ways to maintain the look easily without damaging the wood, and there are a few things to avoid. The...

When working with wood, one common occurrence is chewing up the exit hole when drilling. Not only does it look sloppy, depending on how chewed up the wood gets, but you may have to scrap that...

Wood paneling is an easy-to-hang, reasonably priced wall finishing material. It is ideal for add-on rooms and basements where hanging drywall may be too much work or not cost-effective. Insulation...

Name tag key chains give people the means to contact you if you lose your keys. They also work well as luggage tags. You can make these personalized name tag key chains for only a few dollars each.

In a woodworking shop, a lathe is a tool used to make round edges or grooves in a piece of wood with chisels or other tools. A staple tool for a carpenter, the lathe needs to be maintained and...

The process for making miter cuts is similar to that for making cross cuts on a table saw. The difference is that the miter gauge is set at an angle for a miter cut. This allows you to produce...

Many years ago, carpenters carried their tools in a simple wooden tool box. This tool box was easy to carry and offered easy access to the tools inside. Nowadays, tool boxes are much more complex,...

Cutting mitered angles on crown molding is difficult. Without a miter saw or box these angled cuts would be next to impossible. Compound miter saws are specialized tools that are designed for...

A miter box is rarely the first tool that a woodworker might purchase, but it may become one of the most frequently used, especially if the worker does a lot of trim carpentry projects. This tool...

Taking trim molding around an outside corner requires a precise 45-degree cut on each piece. The two pieces together form a 90-degree right angle. It's possible to make the cut with a circular saw...

When cutting base molding, if a piece of molding is too short for the length of the wall, you'll need to use a miter saw to make an inline joint cut. This means that you need to make cuts which...

When you're trying to decide which frames to use for your photos and artwork, consider natural wood frames for an easy, everyday look. These frames emphasize the artwork rather than the frame and...

Everything old is new again. Though an oil-rubbed bronze finish gives items a historic look, this finish is entirely modern due to its rampant popularity. This faux finishing technique is...

Applying an oil based stain to wood can be a great way to control the appearance of the grain and color. These stains work by depositing a thin film of color on top of the wood, muting them rather...

You may be hesitant to try pen and ink drawing because you can't erase ink. But the permanence of an ink drawing gives a feeling of satisfaction. It's also a great way to learn about line...

Printing a silk screen is a lot of fun. But before you do it, you need to make a frame. It's worth putting a bit of effort into this step, because a well-built frame will last a lifetime.

Wood furniture can last so long it goes out of style, but because it is wood you can change its color by staining or painting it. To protect a new look or preserve the old one, apply a coat or two...

Wood exposed to outdoor conditions can deteriorate greatly over the span of its lifetime. Outdoor wood is exposed to intense sunlight, moisture and other conditions, causing wood to rot, fade or...

Does it feel like something is missing as you write your Elizabethan sonnets on a laptop computer? Impress all the other poets at the coffee shop by writing them with a quill pen. First you'll...

One of the essential tools of woodworking is the table saw. A table saw is essentially a circular saw blade run by an electric motor and placed in the center of a square work surface. It's best to...

Changing the blade on your table saw can be a quick and easy task. Whether your current blade is old and dull, or you need a different type of blade to cut a special type of material, follow these...

Convert a circular saw into a table saw with a specially designed table or one you make yourself, slotted to allow the saw blade and guard to protrude through the top. While a circular saw is not...

A stub tenon joint is a strong and sturdy joint that works very well. It does take a little time to prepare, but the results are well worth the effort.

Tung oil comes from the seed of the tung tree. It's not very difficult to finish wood with tung oil, although it's a bit messy and time consuming. Tung oil is tough and water-resistant. Minor...

Wax can make an old finish look new again while protecting the wood underneath. Good waxes contain carnauba and beeswax, and some have a silicone element to add shine.

Wood box shelving can be useful for storing oddly shaped items, such as blankets and vases. Additionally, the shape and size of wood box shelves make them versatile; wood boxes can be stacked in...

Hard wood floors require little maintenance to stay attractive and durable. There are a few ways to maintain the look easily without damaging the wood, and there are a few things to avoid. The...

Wood carving or wood chipping has become a popular craft. Usually a very soft wood is used. Sugar pine and basswood are common wood choices. This is a hobby for older children or adults. The tools...

Sometimes, a wood carving project manifests itself, unbidden, in your mind and you carve the piece based on what you see in your imagination. At other times, you may want to follow a pattern to...

A wood chipper is a useful piece of machinery. You can buy or rent one to do many jobs around your yard. Wood chippers are great for routine yard work or for cleaning up after a storm. Exercise...

Wood chips are used as both a decorative touch and a mulching compound in many outdoor gardens. These wood chips, which are often made from pine bark and cedar, can be placed around shrubs,...

Chisels are sharp instruments that can make fine, precise cuts and remove thin slices off wood. This type of hand carving may require time, but it gives the satisfaction of completing a...

If you want to lighten a dark piece of wood, there are several ways to do so depending upon how dark the wood is, how light you wish the wood to be and if it has been previously stained or...

A wooden cross has been the symbol of Christianity for more than 2,000 years. You can make your own cross for display, church purposes or decoration. You can use them to mark graves, decorate for...

Wood-post fences help to add value, beauty and a sense of security to a home. These beautiful fences can be as simple as one likes, or as complex.

Wood engravings were traditionally used in printing. Artists carved a piece of wood so that the raised surface had the design. The wood surface was then saturated with ink and pressed onto the...

It is important to choose the right finish for wood furniture. There are several finishes to choose from, each good for different reasons. Consider what you want your furniture to look like, how...

There are many different kinds of wood glue available. Some are solvent based and some are water based. Some of these include epoxies, polyurethane glues, polyvinyl alcohol adhesives (PVAs), hide...

If you love cabinetry and have experience in woodworking, you know that the right tool makes the job a lot easier. When you look for tools to buy, you should always get the ones you use the most,...

Turning wood on a lathe is a fun and exciting way to make great-looking projects. They can be useful projects as well; for instance, a wood screwdriver turned on a lathe is both beautiful and...

Turning wood can be a satisfying experience for woodworkers. The number of turned projects is limited only be the imagination. Like any technique, turning takes a little practice but using the...

The list of wood lathe tools is endless. There is a tool for every woodworking process. Wood lathe tools were developed for working with a wood lathe. The tools are made from tool steel and have...

Furniture made from cherry wood has a dark, rich finish and interesting grain that make cherry wood furniture attractive to furniture buyers. Cherry wood looks beautiful once cut, sanded and...

Wood molding can be best defined as long strips of specially designed and milled lumber that are commonly used in the finished carpentry process of building a house. Molding is often decorative as...

When you receive a large freight shipment you may be left with a wood pallet. The pallet consolidates the shipment and makes it easier for the freight company to deliver your items. But then you...

Wood burning is a wonderful craft that has lasted for generations. It is also a way to create furniture pieces that could become works of art, or perhaps heirlooms. Read this eHow, and begin...

Whether you're doing a small project on the weekend or boosting your home's value with a large project, you should know how to get what you need to keep the wood in your project smooth. There are...

If you have ever struggled screwing into wood, here is your solution.

Decoupage is the art of applying and sealing paper cutouts on almost any surface to decorate almost anything from picture frames to lamps, furniture and dishes.

A wood shed is a necessity if you want a wood-burning fire during the cold months. A wood shed provides shelter and storage for cut wood so that it can be ready to burn when you needed. It doesn't...

Furniture made from cherry wood has a dark, rich finish and interesting grain that make cherry wood furniture attractive to furniture buyers. Cherry wood looks beautiful once cut, sanded and...

Smoking meats to extend shelf life is a practice that dates back thousands of years, although most aficionados of wood-smoked meats these days are more focused on the tasty flavor than the...

For as long as humans have been using tools, there have been wood carvers. Used for making basic utilitarian items like bowls and cups as well as exquisitely detailed works of pure visual art,...

Turning wood can be a satisfying experience for woodworkers. The number of turned projects is limited only be the imagination. Like any technique, turning takes a little practice but using the...

Building your own set of stairs is a complicated but rewarding process. The detail that goes into a set of stairs makes every aspect of the project, especially the building material, critical to...

Woodworking is a satisfying hobby that gives you a chance to work with your hands, to experience the satisfaction of creating something beautiful and even to earn cash. For many people, the...

Appeal to the imagination and enhance language and math concepts through a wide range of wooden imaginative toys. Many types of products are available for all ages from about 1 year old to...

Let two kids play out in the yard and it won't be long until they find sticks to pretend to shoot at one another. Carve toy guns from 2-inch- by-6-inch lumber to keep them from poking someone's...

Wooden signs provide a distinctive edge by adding a durable and luxurious feel to a business. Cash in on this lucrative trade by starting your own wooden sign business. You must like working with...

For the true fans of electric trains, having a wooden storage box for when the trains are not in use is an imperative. This eHow details how you can build your own wooden storage box.

The old adage "measure twice, cut once" illustrates the importance of proper plans in woodworking. The cost of lumber and the frustration caused by making the wrong cuts suggest the need for good...

A step stool is a valuable tool to keep handy in every room of the house. There are many different patterns and options available for free online. Whether you are looking for just an ordinary step...

Experienced woodworkers use a variety of methods to keep their tools sharp. Sharp tools are essential to good work, and many woodworkers take pride in their sharpening skills. Here are a set of...

Trying to work in a small space is difficult. A collapsible work bench is a space saver for those who have a lot of projects but not a lot of room to spare. Use this bench for crafts, hobbies,...