Routers and jigsaws are entirely different tools that perform different jobs. A router uses a spinning bit to cut slots, grooves, and finish edges. For example, tabletops often have their edges finished. A jigsaw uses a blade to cut through wood and can cut out different shapes. Keep reading Router vs Jigsaw to find everything you … Read more
2X4’s can be found almost anywhere. They are dependable, sturdy and inexpensive. They are great for DIY’s and other projects because they can be cut down into smaller sizes or used as-is to things of all sizes. Here are 21 things you can build with 2X4’s. 1. Create Giant Jenga from 2X4’s Source Jenga is … Read more
A disc sander can be a beneficial tool in your workshop if you do a lot of shaping work with wood. If you work primarily with sandpaper by hand, you might find it challenging, at first, to switch to a disc sander. However, this tool can save you a lot of time with woodworking projects. … Read more
Hitachi has established itself as a consumer-friendly brand at an attractive price point for accurate saw cutting. Hitachi will be departing from their recognizable name to Metabo HPT, offering the same quality products under a new name. While this may be confusing to consumers, we’ve made it easier to navigate their existing line and their … Read more
This is homemade that makes sense. I buy a lot of wood stain, and in general, it isn’t very cheap. With this DIY project, you can save a ton of money, and have the satisfaction of creating something useful. How Does It Work?The chemical formula is: 4Fe + 3O2 = 2Fe2O3 Clears things right up doesn’t … Read more
Are you planning to create some high quality, smaller tools out of wood? Things like pens, bowls, fishing lures and even bottle stoppers can easily be created with a wood lathe and they can be a whole lot of fun as well. You’ll be able to create some great tools and gadgets for yourself or … Read more
A manual log splitter helps make the tedious job of cutting wood easier and less labor intensive so that you can focus your energy elsewhere. But, with so many different styles and types of manual log splitters on the market, how can you select the best one for your needs? Today, we’ll cover everything you … Read more
Creating an accent wall out of reclaimed pallet wood is such a simple and cheap project! It also looks amazing, and will be sure to have your guests talking. Here is a step by step tutorial on how you can create this on virtually any wall of your house from Wabash Lumber on YouTube. What you’ll need: … Read more
Stripping paint can be a tedious, time consuming process. Fortunately, having the best paint stripper at your disposal can alleviate this problem. Whether you want to spruce up an old piece of furniture with a fresh coat of paint, to customize a new find to perfectly match your space, or refinish surfaces in your home, using … Read more
Staining wood is an ideal way to bring out the natural beauty and character of the wood itself. Stained wood looks beautiful, it’s permanent, and it’s easy to do yourself. But, as anyone who has ever stained a piece of furniture can tell you, there’s some margin for error, and you’ll probably need to learn … Read more
One of the biggest problems I have faced when looking for a quality chainsaw is finding one that is both lightweight and still heavy-duty enough to tackle the jobs I need it to handle. Too often, lightweight chainsaws do not have the cutting power to take on bigger jobs. What is needed, is a combination … Read more
If you are in the market for a table saw, you will want to consider looking into the high-tech safety features offered by SawStop table saws. Here we look at the specs of several different types of SawStop table saws. We did the research and are going to give you the pros and cons of … Read more