A Critical View

Those that know me understand why I have a very critical view of the crafting world. I can become a bit of a flamethrower when they attempt to pose it as art. Yet this is how many who are artists become in that regard.

Is There A Best Woodworking Table?

It may come to surprise you which Woodworking Table is the best ever made. Stop and consider that I am not paid for any suggestion which I make here. I will give you the undeniable truth as to what is on the market compared to what you can have.

Why Bend Wood?

Wood is often intentionally bent in order to make or create objects with curves. Furniture is a common example for this.

Knowing how to bend wood will open many opportunities for woodworkers that before could only work with right angles.

A Drill Press For Woodworking?

Some may be surprised that woodworkers even need a good drill press as a starting tool. Well, shall I say we at least need something that works for what we do. The question becomes, which brand best fits the bill and at what price range?

What Is A Hand Planer?

A Hand Planer is an amazing tool that allows you to remove wood material for the purposes of leveling, joining, and even smoothing rough lumber. It is one of the more critical tools that a novice woodworker may not think of but soon orders after realizing its importance.

Which Wood Hardener Works?

For fine woodwork or within art we typically need a Wood Hardener that goes beyond what the hardware store has to offer. Some people may experience this same need for more expensive furniture or exotic pieces within their home or collection.

Sharpening Woodworking Tools

I wish to give a resource for allowing someone to find the best way to sharpen their woodworking tools. Rather than focus on one tool, I will attempt to point you in the right direction for almost every tool.

What Is Linseed Oil?

Linseed Oil is used in wood finishing which has been around for generations. It is made from the seeds of the flax plant and comes in a couple different options from pure oil, polymerized, and what is called Boiled Linseed Oil.

Wood Carving Knives

What is a good carving knife for wood? That question has been asked many times and we need to dispel some myths. Among all the wood carving knives on the market less focus should be placed on the brand and more on what it offers.

What Is A Woodworking Clamp?

I wish to share the best and most useful woodworking clamps with you that I use most consistently. Yet first for the beginner we need to know what this tool is. When speaking about woodworking clamps you need to know it is NOT a vise.