Woodworking lathes are almost inevitable in woodworking, woodturning and in making furniture. Lathes consist of an adjustable horizontal metal rail – the tool rest – between the material and the operator accommodates the positioning of shaping tools, which are usually hand-held. With wood, it is common practice to press and slide sandpaper against the still-spinning…
In the world of computers, tablets and game consoles children are forgetting the true meaning of childhood. Every day the number of children playing in the street and parks is smaller and fathers don’t spend enough time with their kids anymore. With Handy dad book you can change that and spend more quality time with…
Every year time before Christmas is the time when we pay special attention to decorations which will make our home unique and provide that special feeling of the holiday season. Year after year we combine and buy new decorations trying to outdone the previous year. It doesn’t matter if you bought your decorations or made…
Did the winter caught you unprepared? Snow has fallen and your kids want their sleds immediately! If you want, you can clean the driveway and try to battle your way through to the nearest store and spend over 100$ for  a decent wooden snow sled or you can buy cheap plastic one which your kid…
Have you recently bought cheap furniture? Did you notice that is a challenge to put it to place after assembly or move it to the other side of a room because it wobbles like jelly? You can always buy good quality furniture made of solid wood without any plywood and cheap parts but that implies…
Are you tired of dealing with a clogged garbage disposal and the resulting kitchen drain dilemmas? You’re not alone. A clogged garbage disposal can be a frustrating and inconvenient problem to have in your kitchen. But there’s no need to panic! With a few expert tips, you can quickly fix the issue and get your…
Wood carving is a perfect hobby which provides unlimited freedom to everyone with artistic soul to express himself. In one of our previous articles Wood carving tools we provided you with the information about essential tools for ever wood carver and we presented ready-made wood carving tool sets in every price range. After that we…
If you are beginner in woodworking or you just thinking about giving woodoworking a try, there is no better way to learn than from a book which was written by the man who owns an runs his woodworking school for more than twenty years. Woodworking basics – Mastering essentials of craftsmanship is a guide on…
Whether you are hobby woodworker, woodcarver or you just doing some repairs in your garage, a proper workbench is a necessity. Many people work their entire life on old garden tables and don’t have the basic things which every hobby woodworker should have. This books will show you why you need a proper workbench, it…
There is nothing more frustrating than a flat tire on your bike. Usually we notice it when we have to use the bike and usually we don’t have much time to deal with the problem. Luckily, flat tire on bike can be fixed in under 10 minutes time. On the downside, not many people have…
