Getting Started With Woodworking
What Is Plywood? Plywood comes in the form of boards of different thicknesses. It consists of several thin layers of wood veneer bonded with an adhesive. The thickness of the plywood varies in line with the number of layers that make it up. The direction of the wood grain of successive veneer layers lies at … Read more
As a woodworker, certain wood types may come to your notice with characteristics that make an interesting study. Two such varieties of wood are rosewood and mango wood. Both are extremely hard and durable woods. The reason why we highlight these here is that they both have a distinct aroma, albeit different from each other. … Read more
Rosewood is an exotic variety of wood that comes from the Tipuana, Pterocarpus, and Dalbergia genera of trees. It is a hardwood characterized by its aroma that resembles that of roses. It has a dark brown to reddish coloration and we consider it as one of the stronger and more durable varieties of hardwood. Ebony … Read more
No matter where they are placed, bookshelves play an important role in interior decor in a living room bedroom or an office. As a woodworker, you would have had numerous occasions where you had to make bookshelves. Building bookshelves is one of the easiest things to do, but you have to keep certain factors in … Read more
Luan plywood, also known as Lauan plywood, comes from the Lauan tree, a type of shorea that also goes by the name of Philippine mahogany or Meranti. You will find these trees growing on the South pacific rim. Luan (or Lauan) plywood (also known as Philippine Mahogany) is an interior plywood product made from a … Read more
The process of wood steam bending involves exposing wood to steam, making it pliable, and then shaping it accordingly. When the wood cools down, it will take on a new shape. The generally accepted steam bending procedure is done using a steam block box and a former to bend the wood upon. Steam bending presents … Read more
A bandsaw is a versatile piece of woodworking shop equipment that every woodworking shop should have. Band saws have a lot of advantages – you can cut unlimited lengths of straight lines or in different curved shapes. You can also cut pieces of different thicknesses with reasonable accuracy. Like all good things, there is always … Read more
A table saw is a great thing to have in your woodworking workshop. There are various types of table saws, some better and more complex than others. You can perform various functions like mitering of compound angles, ripping, and crosscutting. Despite their many advantages, there are a few drawbacks to table saws, especially while using … Read more
We generally apply varnish to the surface of wood to enhance its looks and provide protection. Varnish imparts a classic look to wood while protecting it from wear and tear, and the elements. You need to follow certain procedures for applying varnish or lacquer, which we deal with in another of our posts. You can … Read more
Reader Question: I have some leftover metal paint in my garage, can I use it to paint wood? This is a common question we get from our readers. The short answer is – Yes, you can use metal paint on wood surfaces. However, prepping the wood is an essential step to ensure a successful outcome. … Read more