After completing the construction phase of a project, the finishing phase begins. Actually, a finish is a film that lies on top of the wood surface, but like so many others I like to refer to the finish as the … Continue reading
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After all the preparation and planning is done then the fun begins with the construction stage. Prior to cutting any boards, carefully examine them and select only the ones that will blend together. Note the grain, as well as, any … Continue reading
The first aspect of any woodworking project is planning. This requires some research to determine that you build exactly what you or your client desires. If the item is to be placed in a particular spot then the size is … Continue reading
Many years ago when I did woodworking as a hobby I didn’t think much about the methods only the desired results. While studying woodworking in college my instructor stressed making a sketch, a prototype or a model of the project … Continue reading
I often have people ask me what kind of finishing I prefer and how I apply the finish. However, I never have anyone ask me if I pre-finish or post-finish a piece. By that, I mean applying the finish before … Continue reading
Many of you know that I work predominately with native woods to West Virginia. Having harvested trees and converting them to usable lumber for my shop is very gratifying and economical. Sometimes this results in top quality boards that are straight-grained and … Continue reading
When working in my shop I wear a custom-made shop apron. This allows me to have tools readily available when needed. I always keep a Woodcraft 6″ steel ruler, a 6″ combination square, tape measure, multiple point screwdriver, Stanley retractable box knife, white lead and … Continue reading
With the exception of turning on a lathe most woodworking requires the use of angles with the right angle being dominate. A square is the most common way of determining if something is at ninety degrees. I have found that in … Continue reading
I live on a small farm in WV and spring has finally sprung here! The temperature is above normal and the lack of rain is making it easy to get out of the shop and do some “farm chores”. As … Continue reading
While obtaining my degree in Fine Woodworking my instructor would continually say that there are two kinds of woodworkers – those who woodwork for money and those who woodwork with money. I now know what he meant! If you have your own woodworking business … Continue reading