Every tool has different purposes and works in different ways but there is one thing for sure, we as users should know how to use it in the most effective way possible. The same goes for chainsaws. You can’t take this tool lightly, you just can’t. A mistake here and there is like adding salt [...]
When selecting the best wood for fireplace use, it pays to remember that there are many varieties of wood. Each of these has its own qualities, depending on whether they are hard or softwood and the resin and moisture content. The best kinds of firewood are those that burn hot and slow, with a clean [...]
Apart from being a productive and fun activity, woodworking offers several advantages and opportunities for everyone. Studies have shown that woodworking can improve your heart health, boost your strength and flexibility, keep your mind sharp, and encourage you to be more social. However, to fully benefit what woodworking provides, you have to make sure that [...]
It can be very disheartening to discover that pests have damaged the woodwork around your home. Termite trails of wood residue, holes left by woodworm or carpenter ants -- they all spell trouble. Damage to your home's wooden elements can have serious structural consequences. Even when the pests themselves have been taken care of, the [...]
Wood is undoubtedly the holy grail material that has been in use for years. However, over time, because of advancements in engineered products like metal and aluminum, there has been quite a decline in the use of wood as a construction material. As far as the environmental factors are concerned, the idea to not solely [...]
Most of the people, working with wood, end up having lots of scrap wood all over the workshop. Sometimes, if they are not creative enough, they end up throwing away these seemingly useless pieces. It was my routine too. Until I figured how I could turn the pieces into beautiful artifacts that everyone would admire. [...]
The two main parts of a chainsaw include the chain which is built like a bicycle chain that runs around gear wheels, as well as the engine that powers it. With a chainsaw, you would be able to cut through wood ten times quicker than you would if you use a hand saw. However, to [...]
One of the primary reasons why larger logs need to be split into smaller chunks is to be used as firewood. This makes it easier for the wood to catch fire for your cooking or heating needs. Some split wood because they need it as a raw material for a handmade craft that they are [...]
Whether you like it or not, several artisans make more claims than the results they achieve. Sometimes it's after you hire one for a task before you realize that they have no clue. Of course, artisans have their specializations based on the skill they possess. Let’s talk about woodworkers. If you are new to this, [...]
The best wood work router is an ideal power tool that makes woodworking much easier, comfortable, perfect and faster. When you are working with thick or wide piece of wood, you may find it rather difficult to plane the wood using a planer and a jointer. But, you can make it a perfect job if [...]
