5 Essential Woodworking Cuts - You Need To Know These

I wanted to share this video. In it, Steve Ramsey breaks down the 5 basic types of woodworking cuts and how to make them. If you don't know any of these cuts, you'd best learn them. I hope this is helpful!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 4 Best Woods For Exterior Window Trim

Image
Wood is among the best decorative materials that most of us use in our homes to add the beauty to its appearance. Exterior window trim You should be keen on choosing the right wood for your window projects. This way, you won't get frustrated because the wood you had used to furnish your windows has been destroyed by either insects or it could not withstand the weather conditions. This article will talk about 4 of the best woods for exterior window trim : 1. Western Red Cedar Western red cedar is one of the best choices for your exterior window trimming because it is resistant to insect infestation and decay. The appearance of western red cedar will give your trim an attractive look, and it can be easily painted with any design. It can be found in the knotty variant, which is used for most upscale type buildings, and clear grade, which has a the standard characteristics of this wood type. If you have cutting needs, consider checking out Scott's guide on tabl...
Read more

Stanley Bailey Vs Sweetheart Chisels - Which Are Better?

Image
With Stanley chisels making a comeback in the market, there is a lot of demand for them. Thanks to the great quality of the Stanley chisel series and the amount of attention it has received from handypersons, these tools are leaving market shelves practically as soon as they reach them. Stanley Bailey (left), Stanley Sweetheart (right) So, should you choose a Stanley Bailey Chisel or a Sweetheart ? Here’s a small guide to help you decide. Initial Setup When it comes to prepping the tool for first time use, both chisels will need some amount of work. These chisels do not come with a flat back, so they will need to be adjusted for the handles to fit better. Flatten the back with an abrasive, and sharpen and polish. Price Between the two, the Stanley Bailey is a cheaper option than the Stanley Sweetheart. While both sets of chisels are considered to be in the mid-price range region, the Bailey is a winner for anyone who is looking to save on some $20 when choosing a...
Read more

Router Vs Jigsaw - What's The Difference?

Image
As a beginner who is probably looking for some powerful tools that can make it easier to work on a workbench, the issue of router vs jigsaw is definitely an important one. The choice between router and jigsaw should depend on the type of project or cut you are handling, hence both tools have their characteristic usefulness. The main features of the router: While the jigsaw is used as a free-hand tool, the router must be used with an appropriate jig, except if you want to handle edge work. Basically, a router is just a hand tool that can be used to hollow out a region on a hard surface material such as wood or plastic. The main features of a router are: a broad base or bottom narrow blade the base plate The new electrically-driven router has an electric motor. The main features of the jigsaw: A typical jigsaw can be used as a free-hand tool. It will help you cut out circles and arcs with the finest precision. Aside from using the jigsaw to cut out arcs and c...
Read more