Woodworking is a rewarding hobby, but the costs can add up between tools, materials, and equipment. But don’t let a tight budget deter you from pursuing your passion! With some creativity and elbow grease, you can tackle a variety of woodworking projects while keeping your wallet happy. Everything from repurposing scrap wood–to making your own […]
Penny-Pinch Like A Pro With These 14 Frugal Woodworking Tips Read More »
Particle board is one of the more widely used manufactured woods around. Similarly to MDF and Plywood, this material is a wood composite, made up of natural wood byproduct and glue. On one hand, this makes Particle Board (also known as Chipboard), much cheaper than solid natural wood. However, despite being budget-friendly, it is far
Is Particle Board A Good Choice For A Home Desk? Read More »
As a quick woodworking project, making a cutting board is an excellent way to begin learning your craft. Especially as making your own homemade chopping block is a great way to get a hang of the basics. But, if that cutting board is going to be used for more than just decoration, you need to
Is Oak Wood Any Good For Making Cutting Boards? Read More »
The safest garden raised beds are made from untreated wood. Free of harmful chemical preservatives, untreated wood won’t leech toxins into your fruit and veg. However, this comes at a cost. Those wood preservatives are there to stop wood rot and bugs from eating away at raw lumber. And, without those chemicals, natural pine wood
What’s The Simplest Way To Protect Untreated Pine For Raised Beds? Read More »
Your shelves need to do one thing really well…and that’s not to sag under pressure. A vase, stack of books — or even a full toolbox — should pose little problem for well-made shelving. But, more often than not, how you build your shelf isn’t the key to preventing sagging. Instead, it is the material
A Quick Guide To Choosing Between Plywood Or MDF For Shelves Read More »
Concrete is probably one of the most common ways to affix a wooden post into the ground. But, why use concrete at all? Especially, as concrete can rot away any wooden post that it comes into prolonged contact with. Well, in this post, you will learn how pressure treatments help wood to stave off rot
What’s The Best Way To Set A Pressure Treated Wood Post In Concrete? Read More »
We now have a wide range of fantastic wood sealants nowadays. And it’s never been easier to finish and protect solid natural timber from water damage. Gone are the days when your only sealing options were a handful of oil finishes, such as Linseed oil or Tung oil. Related Post: Can You Use Linseed Oil
Can You Really Use MDF Outside? (Best Practice Revealed!) Read More »
A quality oil finish can protect your cutting board from water-damage and decay. However, many types of oil finishes are also incredibly toxic to humans. Even some natural food-sourced finishes, such as Boiled Linseed Oil, may contain drying additives. And those additives are enough to turn otherwise edible oils into something much too dangerous for
Is Linseed Oil Food Safe Enough To Use On A Cutting Board? Read More »
When it comes to restoring a weathered boat, the materials you use really matters. After all, from the hull to the deck, you need to be sure that whatever you use is durable enough to take on those sea-salty elements. Which is why a widely used material for boat repair is plywood. This densely veneered
What’s The Best Kind Of Plywood For A Boat Floor? Read More »
The Cricut Maker is all the rage. Hobby crafters around the world are absolutely loving this clever piece of crafting gadgetry. And why wouldn’t you? This all-in-one tool can engrave, draw, and score across a wide range of materials. From paper to cardboard to even wood… the Cricut can make short work of it all.
What Type Of Wood Can A Cricut Maker Cut? [A Quick Guide] Read More »
